Origin
Milan, TN
Late night in Milan on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milan, TN to Medina, 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
8.7 mi
14 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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Medina, TN
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Trip Overview
Milan, TN to Medina, TN is 8.7 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Medina Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey. You'll be navigating primarily surface roads for the entire distance, making it a straightforward drive without significant highway time. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medina Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| South 1st Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Milan Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Williamson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Medina Highway
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milan, TN and Medina, 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
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 1st Street
4
Continue on US 45E
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Medina Highway
5
Turn left onto Milan Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Milan Highway
6
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Turn left onto West Avenue
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Avenue
8
Turn right onto Central Street
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Street
9
Arrive at destination
Central Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.7 — 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
3
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Milan Highway
Turn left onto Milan Highway
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West Avenue
Turn left onto West Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Central Street
Turn right onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Medina, TN
Late night in Medina on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
This drive consists of 0% highway, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 8.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 5.1 miles on Medina Highway. You can expect a consistent pace on surface roads, with Medina Highway forming the bulk of your travel. The profile is mostly surface roads, so plan for typical traffic patterns associated with local routes.
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: 5.1 mi on Medina 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 15m drive. You will face about 5 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 7.6 miles (Milan Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.7 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Medina 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 7.6 miles (Milan Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Medina, 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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