Origin
Pomeroy, OH
Afternoon in Pomeroy on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pomeroy, OH to Lima, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pomeroy, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Lima, OH
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Trip Overview
Pomeroy to Lima is 8.1 miles and takes about 17m via OH State Route 124, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip, ideal for a quick transit between two points in Ohio's Midwest region. The drive is primarily on state routes, offering a straightforward connection with minimal travel time. Given its brevity, this route is easily completed within a single day, making it a convenient option for local travel or as a segment of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OH State Route 124 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Union Avenue | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| New Lima Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| SR 7 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OH State Route 124
— 3.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomeroy, OH and Lima, OH.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Avenue
3
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7; SR 124
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
SR 7; SR 124
5
Turn right onto SR 124
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
OH State Route 124
6
Continue on SR 124
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on C-3
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New Lima Road
8
Arrive at destination
C-3
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mulberry Avenue
Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Union Avenue
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 7; SR 124
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7; SR 124
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 124 / OH State Route 124
Turn right onto SR 124 / OH State Route 124
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.51 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lima, OH
Afternoon in Lima on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 48% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches of OH State Route 124, which forms the longest continuous section at 3.2 miles. The drive transitions between what is described as Union Avenue and New Lima Road, suggesting a blend of more developed and potentially more rural road characteristics. Expect a varied feel as you navigate these different road types, rather than a monotonous journey.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on OH State Route 124.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mulberry Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mulberry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (SR 7; SR 124): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on OH State Route 124. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mulberry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (SR 7; SR 124): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lima, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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