How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Lincoln, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Lincoln, AL is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 53m.
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.
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Lincoln.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
718 ft · 22 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
2802 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
772 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.5 mi · 31 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
883 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln
1177 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
1903 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
68 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Lincoln.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Tuscaloosa and 50.1 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Hoover
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 Hoover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 88.2 mi (141.94 km).
#1 Tuscaloosa
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
| Population | 102,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.2098400, -87.5691700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.6131600, -86.1183100 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-86.11831, 33.61316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.37 | $26.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.03 | $30.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.11 | $38.23 |
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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