How far is Decatur, AL from Lincoln, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Lincoln, AL is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Lincoln.
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Start on the route
130 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Street Northeast
50 m · 9 sec · Ferry Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
1583 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
985 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street North
549 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest
2625 ft · 58 sec · Washington Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Abingdon Avenue Northwest
121 m · 17 sec · Abingdon Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Abingdon Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Lincoln.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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19.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Decatur and Rain Showers Likely near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Decatur and 12.9 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Decatur and Rain Showers Likely near Lincoln.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 24.48 mi (39.39 km).
#1 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.
| Population | 54,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.6059300, -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,979 |
| Coordinates | 34.7456500, -86.5874900 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-86.58749, 34.74565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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