Lima, Ohio to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

263.2 miles 423.5 km · straight line
329 miles estimated 529.4 km · driving distance
6h 37min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Lima, Ohio from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Lima, Ohio to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 263.2 miles (423.5 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Lima, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 329 miles, taking about 6h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Lima, Ohio is in Ohio, United States, while Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lima, Ohio and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lima, Ohio to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 37min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 56min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 17min $39–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lima, Ohio & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Lima, Ohio
40.74°N, 84.11°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
43.47°N, 80.52°W
America/Toronto
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients