How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Lincoln, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Lincoln, AL is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 52m.
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 Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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
52.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville
45 m · 4 sec
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Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
985 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street North
549 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest
2625 ft · 58 sec · Washington Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Abingdon Avenue Northwest
121 m · 17 sec · Abingdon Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Abingdon Avenue Northwest
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.
I 65 North
Merge slight right
78.6 mi · 01h 25m
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 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Warrior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Tuscaloosa and 77.9 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Warrior
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Brookside Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrior.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 120.1 mi (193.28 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 | 6,979 |
| Coordinates | 34.7456500, -86.5874900 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-86.58749, 34.74565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.42 | $46.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.78 | $59.57 |
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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