Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chapel Hill, TN
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Middleburg, TN
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Chapel Hill, TN to Middleburg, TN is 21.1 miles and takes about 32m via Life Road and US 412, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, making it an easy connection between two points in Tennessee. The drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting it's not a high-speed interstate journey. With no planned stops and a quick travel time, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area. Consider it a straightforward local transit with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Life Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| US 412 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Middleburg Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| West Church Street | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| South Broad Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Lexington Bypass | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Joe Horton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harrington Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill, TN and Middleburg, TN.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road
Turn right onto SR 200
Continue on SR 200
At end of road, turn right onto SR 459
At end of road, turn left onto TN 22
Turn right onto US 412; SR 104
Continue on US 412;SR 114
Merge onto US 412; SR 114
Turn right onto TN 114
Turn right onto Harrington Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 200 / Life Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto SR 459 / Lexington Bypass
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto TN 22 / South Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto TN 114 / Middleburg Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Chapel Hill on Wednesday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Middleburg on Wednesday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 19% of the route on highways. You'll experience a dynamic road personality, transitioning between different local roads. The longest stretch without a turn is 5.8 miles on Life Road, giving you a brief period of consistent travel before navigating more local connections. Expect frequent turns and changes in road type as you make your way from Chapel Hill to Middleburg. It's a route that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than settling into a long, monotonous highway pace.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Joe Horton Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m 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: at 0.2 miles (Joe Horton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 200 / Life Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (SR 459 / Lexington Bypass): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
128 ft
Total Descent
218 ft
Highest Point
553 ft
Elevation Range
165 ft
Founded 1808
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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