Origin
Middleburg, TN
Late night in Middleburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleburg, TN to Lexington, TN
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
15m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleburg, TN
Kelly
Lexington, TN
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Trip Overview
Middleburg to Lexington is 11.5 miles and takes about 15m via US 412, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brief duration and mostly highway profile, it's an ideal connector for a longer trip or a quick hop between towns. You'll spend most of your time on the main highway, making it a straightforward and efficient transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Middleburg Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Harrington Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broad Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg, TN and Lexington, TN.
1
Start on Harrington Road
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harrington Road
2
Turn left onto TN 114
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Middleburg Road
3
Turn left onto US 412; SR 114
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 412; SR 114
4
Turn right onto TN 22
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Broad Street
5
Arrive at destination
TN 22
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TN 114 / Middleburg Road
Turn left onto TN 114 / Middleburg Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 412; SR 114
Turn left onto US 412; SR 114
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
TN 22 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto TN 22 / North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Lexington, TN
Late night in Lexington on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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?
Expect to spend about 66% of this 11.5-mile drive on highways, specifically US 412. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 7.6 miles. After that, the route transitions to surface roads like Middleburg Road and Harrington Road for the remainder of the trip. This means you'll experience a mix of higher-speed cruising followed by a more local feel as you approach Lexington.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on US 412.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and Middleburg Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 114 / Middleburg Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Middleburg, TN to Lexington, TN is easy. At 15m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 114 / Middleburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 412; SR 114): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (TN 22 / North Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
521 ft
383 ft
Total Climb
247 ft
Total Descent
190 ft
Highest Point
521 ft
~11.5 mi in
Elevation Range
138 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on US 412. 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 (TN 114 / Middleburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 412; SR 114): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (TN 22 / North Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lexington, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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