How far is Hoover, AL from Lincoln, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Lincoln, AL is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.04 mi
02h 03m
Flight
93.49 mi
150.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.49 mi
Kilometers
150.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.04 mi
Kilometers
175.49 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Sat, Apr 18, 4:47 PM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sat, Apr 18, 6:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-18T14:44
Arrive Lincoln
Sat, Apr 18, 4:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoover
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Good Hope
AL

Alabama

From Hoover
54.6 mi
01h 01m
To Lincoln
54.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Lincoln.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Lincoln.

  1. 1

    Start on Whispering Pines Circle

    46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    79 m · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    47 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    20 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2082 ft · 37 sec · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    985 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street North

    549 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest

    2625 ft · 58 sec · Washington Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Abingdon Avenue Northwest

    121 m · 17 sec · Abingdon Avenue Northwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Abingdon Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Lincoln.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
87.6 mi · 80%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 18%
Washington Street Northwest
0.5 mi
Montgomery Highway
0.39 mi
Wasthington Street
0.26 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

87.4 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
01h 01m from Hoover
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoover and Partly Sunny near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Lincoln?

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Hoover and 54.4 miles from Lincoln.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoover and Partly Sunny near Lincoln.

Stop Ideas Near Good Hope

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Good Hope, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Good Hope.

RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

108 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 93.49 mi (150.45 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lincoln

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

Population6,979
Coordinates34.7456500, -86.5874900
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Lincoln (-86.58749, 34.74565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.57 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.16
7.7 gal · 29.14 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.58 $29.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.40 $32.79
Premium $4.63 $17.81 $35.61
Diesel $5.42 $20.85 $41.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Lincoln. The current time is 14:44:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.