How far is Lincoln, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Lincoln, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Birmingham.
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Start on 1st Avenue
68 m · 15 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Magnolia Street
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Turn right
1029 ft · 19 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I-20 West: Birmingham
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Avenue South
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on 64th Street South
760 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street South
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
1486 ft · 41 sec · 24th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Birmingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-20 West
Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Moody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Lincoln and 22.7 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Moody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Trussville City Hall
Pell City City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moody.
Birmingham
Anniston
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 39.9 mi (64.22 km).
#1 Lincoln
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.6131600, -86.1183100 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.95 | $11.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
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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