How far is Lincoln, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Lincoln, AL to Florence, AL is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
72.84 mi
01h 21m
Flight
61.96 mi
99.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.96 mi
Kilometers
99.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.84 mi
Kilometers
117.23 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 PM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Sat, Apr 18, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-18T13:03
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Rogersville
AL

Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

From Lincoln
32.9 mi
00h 40m
To Florence
40 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Abingdon Avenue Northwest

    121 m · 22 sec · Abingdon Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street Northwest

    2255 ft · 49 sec · Washington Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pratt Avenue Northeast

    1702 ft · 36 sec · Pratt Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on University Drive Northwest

    7.6 mi · 12 min · University Drive Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Tennessee Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    23 m · 2 sec · North Pine Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Drive Northwest
64.4 mi · 88%
East Tennessee Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Washington Street Northwest
0.43 mi · 1%
Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.32 mi
Abingdon Avenue Northwest
0.08 mi
North Pine Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

University Drive Northwest

Continue straight

49.1 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogersville
00h 40m from Lincoln
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Rogersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Lincoln and 40 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lincoln and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Florence. Straight-line distance: 61.96 mi (99.72 km).

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#1 Lincoln

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

Population6,979
Coordinates34.7456500, -86.5874900
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Abingdon Avenue Northwest (-86.587492, 34.745528)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.47
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.73 $19.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.63 $11.89 $23.77
Diesel $5.42 $13.92 $27.83

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 Lincoln and Florence. The current time is 13:03:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.