How far is Lincoln, AL from Phenix City, AL?

The driving distance from Lincoln, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
128.37 mi
02h 13m
Flight
102.07 mi
164.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.07 mi
Kilometers
164.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.37 mi
Kilometers
206.59 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-15T21:54
Arrive Phenix City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Jacksons' Gap
AL

Town

From Lincoln
64.1 mi
01h 06m
To Phenix City
64.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Phenix City.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    68 m · 15 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Road

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
65.3 mi · 51%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 18%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 18%
I-85 North
3.24 mi · 3%
Magnolia Street
1.34 mi · 1%
Opelika Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rockford Highway

Merge slight left

64.3 mi · 01h 18m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksons' Gap
01h 06m from Lincoln
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Phenix City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Jacksons' Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Lincoln and 64.3 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lincoln and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Phenix City.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksons' Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksons' Gap, 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 Jacksons' Gap.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

79 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

116 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 102.07 mi (164.26 km).

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#1 Lincoln

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

Population6,326
Coordinates33.6131600, -86.1183100
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-86.118316, 33.613214)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.31
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.16 $34.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.29 $38.59
Premium $4.63 $20.95 $41.90
Diesel $5.42 $24.53 $49.06

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lincoln, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Lincoln is 21:54:23, although it is 22:54:23 in Phenix City.

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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.