How far is Lincoln, IN from Hoover, IN?
The driving distance from Lincoln, IN to Hoover, IN is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Hoover.
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Start on South Lincoln Walnut Street
22 m · 5 sec · South Lincoln Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Center Street
137 m · 22 sec · East Lincoln Center Street
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Turn right
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Wabash Road
6.7 mi · 8 min · Wabash Road
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Turn left onto South County Road 1000 East
1438 ft · 1 min · South County Road 1000 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Eel River Road
1037 ft · 23 sec · East Eel River Road
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Turn right onto South County Road 975 East
2501 ft · 2 min · South County Road 975 East
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Continue on Cedar Street
130 m · 21 sec · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street
887 ft · 45 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North County Road 1000 East
1.5 km · 4 min · North County Road 1000 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East County Road 100 North
837 ft · 39 sec · East County Road 100 North
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Turn right onto North County Road 975 East
1.2 mi · 5 min · North County Road 975 East
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Continue on County Road 250 North
1905 ft · 1 min · County Road 250 North
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Continue on North County Road 925 East
1.3 km · 3 min · North County Road 925 East
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Turn left onto East County Road 300 North
3 m · 1 sec · East County Road 300 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East County Road 300 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Hoover.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
9.83 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lincoln and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Hoover?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Lincoln and 10.7 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lincoln and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Logansport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Logansport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 13.37 mi (21.51 km).
#1 Lincoln
Community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 620 |
| Coordinates | 40.6155900, -86.2099900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoover
Hoover is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8089300, -86.2005500 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoover (-86.20055, 40.80893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.86 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
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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