Origin
Milan, TN
Night in Milan on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milan, TN to Gibson, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milan, TN
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Gibson, TN
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Trip Overview
This short 6.4-mile drive from Milan, TN to Gibson, TN, is designed for a quick 10-minute transit. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, it's an easy addition to any day trip, requiring just one day of your travel plans. The route is primarily local roads, so don't expect an interstate experience. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory. This journey is best suited for a single outing, with no need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Milan Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Van Hook Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Austin Peay Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Williamson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Gibson Highway
— 2 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milan, TN and Gibson, TN.
1
Start on South Main Street
7 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Williamson Street
254 ft
·
14 sec
·
Williamson Street
3
Turn right onto US 45E
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
South 1st Street
4
Turn right onto US 70A; US 79
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Van Hook Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 70A; US 79
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gibson Highway
6
Continue on US 70A; US 79
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Milan Highway
7
Continue on US 70A; US 79
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
8
Turn right onto SR 186
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
SR 186
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Williamson Street
Turn left onto Williamson Street
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 45E / South 1st Street
Turn right onto US 45E / South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 70A; US 79 / West Van Hook Street
Turn right onto US 70A; US 79 / West Van Hook Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 186 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 186 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.00 one way
$2.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Gibson, TN
Night in Gibson on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
23 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
10m 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 a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 6.4-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through familiar town streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2 miles on Gibson Highway. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments and encountering various road conditions as you make your way through the local landscape. It's a driving experience that keeps you engaged with your surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on Gibson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near Williamson Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 10m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Williamson Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 45E / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 70A; US 79 / West Van Hook Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.4-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick local excursion. You'll be back before you know it, with just 10 minutes of driving time.
Family Friendly
With only 6.4 miles and a 10-minute drive, this route is super short and easy for families. It's mostly local roads, so no stressful highway driving with the kids.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.4 miles and 10 minutes, this route is definitely comfortable for a solo traveler looking for a very short drive.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.4-mile, 10-minute drive is ideal for first-time drivers. It's a turn-heavy local route with a low complexity score of 3/10, making it very manageable.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on Gibson Highway. 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 (Williamson Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 45E / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 70A; US 79 / West Van Hook Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gibson, 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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