Origin
Lincoln, IN
Late night in Lincoln on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, IN to Hoover, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, IN to Hoover, IN covers 21.3 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 35, Wabash Road, North County Road 975 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Lincoln, IN to Hoover, IN covers 21.3 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Lincoln Center 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 41m drive. You will face about 11 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 (East Lincoln Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (BUS US 24 / East Eel River Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 17.6 miles (Walnut Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Lincoln Center Street
Turn right onto East Lincoln Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
BUS US 24 / East Eel River Road
At end of road, turn left onto BUS US 24 / East Eel River Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Walnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto Walnut Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
North County Road 1000 East
At end of road, turn left onto North County Road 1000 East
Navigation decision point
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East County Road 100 North
At end of road, turn left onto East County Road 100 North
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 35 | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Wabash Road | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| North County Road 975 East | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| North County Road 1000 East | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| North County Road 925 East | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| South County Road 975 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Road 250 North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South County Road 1000 East | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 9.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, IN and Hoover, IN.
1
Start on South Lincoln Walnut Street
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Lincoln Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto East Lincoln Center Street
449 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Lincoln Center Street
3
Turn right onto US 35
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
US 35
4
Turn right onto US 24
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Wabash Road
5
Turn left onto South County Road 1000 East
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South County Road 1000 East
6
At end of road, turn left onto BUS US 24
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Eel River Road
7
Turn right onto South County Road 975 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South County Road 975 East
8
Continue on Cedar Street
426 ft
·
20 sec
·
Cedar Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Walnut Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto North County Road 1000 East
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North County Road 1000 East
11
At end of road, turn left onto East County Road 100 North
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East County Road 100 North
12
Turn right onto North County Road 975 East
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North County Road 975 East
13
Continue on County Road 250 North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 250 North
14
Continue on North County Road 925 East
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North County Road 925 East
15
Turn left onto East County Road 300 North
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
East County Road 300 North
16
Arrive at destination
East County Road 300 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hoover, IN
Late night in Hoover on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lincoln, IN to Hoover, IN covers 21.3 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, Wabash Road, North County Road 975 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Lincoln, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Lincoln Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (BUS US 24 / East Eel River Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 17.6 miles (Walnut Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Lincoln, IN to Hoover, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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