How far is Lincoln, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Lincoln, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Gadsden.
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Start on Abingdon Avenue Northwest
121 m · 22 sec · Abingdon Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Northwest
3246 ft · 1 min · Washington Street Northwest
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Continue on Jefferson Street North
2579 ft · 60 sec · Jefferson Street North
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Continue on West Side Square
115 m · 10 sec · West Side Square
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Continue on Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 44 min · Governors Drive Southeast
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue
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Continue on Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route
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Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Meighan Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
1039 ft · 31 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Gadsden.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Governors Drive Southeast
Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Partly Sunny near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Guntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Lincoln and 41.5 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lincoln and Partly Sunny near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Guntersville
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 Guntersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 60.42 mi (97.24 km).
#1 Lincoln
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,979 |
| Coordinates | 34.7456500, -86.5874900 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gadsden
City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.
| Population | 34,816 |
| Coordinates | 34.0143400, -86.0063900 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $3.79 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
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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