Origin
Chapel Hill, TN
Late night in Chapel Hill on Sunday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chapel Hill, TN to Middleburg, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Life Road
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill, TN and Middleburg, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Joe Horton Road
3
Turn right onto SR 200
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Life Road
4
Continue on SR 200
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Life Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 459
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Bypass
6
At end of road, turn left onto TN 22
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
7
Turn right onto US 412; SR 104
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Church Street
8
Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 412;SR 114
9
Merge onto US 412; SR 114
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 412; SR 114
10
Turn right onto TN 114
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Middleburg Road
11
Turn right onto Harrington Road
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harrington Road
12
Arrive at destination
Harrington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 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.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Joe Horton Road
At end of road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 200 / Life Road
Turn right onto SR 200 / Life Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 459 / Lexington Bypass
At end of road, turn right onto SR 459 / Lexington Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
TN 22 / South Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto TN 22 / South Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
TN 114 / Middleburg Road
Turn right onto TN 114 / Middleburg Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.3 | 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Middleburg, TN
Late night in Middleburg on Sunday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
29 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
32m 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 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.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Life Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
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 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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Life Road. 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middleburg, TN 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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