Lincoln, California to Modesto: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88 miles 141.7 km · straight line
110 miles estimated 177.1 km · driving distance
2h 13min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
169° S bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, California from Modesto?

The distance from Lincoln, California to Modesto is 88 miles (141.7 km) as the crow flies. Modesto is located S of Lincoln, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110 miles, taking about 2h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, California and Modesto. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lincoln, California to Modesto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 13min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 40min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 6min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, California & Modesto

Quick Facts

Lincoln, California
38.89°N, 121.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
51m elevation
Modesto
37.64°N, 121.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 282.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients