Origin
Lincoln, AL
Late night in Lincoln on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, AL to Birmingham, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, AL
Ramon Perucho
Birmingham, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Lincoln to Birmingham, this 44.4-mile trip is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 44 minutes to complete. It is an ideal distance for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $6 for fuel is more than sufficient for this short regional transit within Alabama. Since the drive is brief, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day around your arrival in the city. Whether you are heading into Birmingham for business or leisure, the route is efficient and easy to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 37.1 mi | 40m |
| 1st Avenue North | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Magnolia Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 24th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| AL 77 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 64th Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 37.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on 1st Avenue
222 ft
·
15 sec
·
1st Avenue
2
Turn left onto Magnolia Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Magnolia Street
3
Turn right onto AL 77
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
AL 77
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I-20 West: Birmingham
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 20
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 130B
Toward 1st Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on 64th Street South
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
64th Street South
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 11
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
1st Avenue North
9
Turn right onto 24th Street North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
24th Street North
10
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Lincoln, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Magnolia Street
Turn left onto Magnolia Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AL 77
Turn right onto AL 77
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 West: Birmingham
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-20 West: Birmingham
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward 1st Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 130B
Toward 1st Avenue South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Birmingham, AL
Late night in Birmingham on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive that balances small-town navigation with major thoroughfares. You will begin your journey on Magnolia Street before transitioning onto I-20 West and finishing your approach on 1st Avenue South. Because the highway share is 0 percent, you should expect a more hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Magnolia Street, indicating that you will be navigating turns and intersections frequently. Stay alert as you transition between these different road types to ensure a smooth arrival.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and 1st Avenue North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Magnolia Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Magnolia Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lincoln, AL to Birmingham, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 1St Avenue South along the way.
1St Avenue South
38.9 mi in
|
~45m
About the Cities
Arriving in Birmingham, AL
Full guide →Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, and its cultural and economic nucleus. While it's best remembered as the site of protest, bombings, and other racial tumult during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, visitors to the Birmingham of today will find a pleasant green city of ridges, valleys, attractive views, and friendly, hospitable people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Magnolia Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Birmingham, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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