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Trip from Milan, TN to Gibson, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 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.

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city in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States

Milan, TN

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Downtown Gibson, TN, TN

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 4

4 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

$1.07 one way

$2.14 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.16 $2.32
premium $5.26 $1.33 $2.65
diesel $6.18 $1.56 $3.11

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, 2026-10-12.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 11, 2026

Origin

Milan, TN

Afternoon in Milan on Saturday

Local time

12:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Rain Showers Likely then Cloudy

N 5 to 15 mph 66% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 8:19PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 8:19PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Destination

Gibson, TN

Afternoon in Gibson on Saturday

Local time

12:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Rain Showers Likely then Cloudy

N 5 to 15 mph 66% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 8:19PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 8:19PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

10m on the road

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

466 ft 368 ft

Total Climb

121 ft

Total Descent

137 ft

Highest Point

466 ft

~0.9 mi in

Elevation Range

98 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Milan, TN

Full guide →

Founded 1858

Arriving in Gibson, TN

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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