How far is Gibson, TN from Milan, TN?

The driving distance from Gibson, TN to Milan, TN is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.36 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.79 mi
9.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.79 mi
Kilometers
9.32 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.36 mi
Kilometers
10.23 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milan
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in Gibson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibson
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive Milan
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gibson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Medina
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Gibson
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To Milan
3.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gibson and Milan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gibson and Milan.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    3 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2537 ft · 43 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Milan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Milan Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Gibson Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gibson Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Van Hook Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Van Hook Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Williamson Street

    77 m · 13 sec · Williamson Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibson and Milan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibson Highway
1.99 mi · 31%
Milan Highway
1.8 mi · 28%
West Van Hook Street
1.67 mi · 26%
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
0.48 mi · 8%
South 1st Street
0.36 mi · 6%
Williamson Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gibson Highway

Continue on Gibson Highway

1.99 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
00h 05m from Gibson
Leave By
8:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Gibson and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gibson to Milan?

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Gibson and 3.2 miles from Milan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Gibson and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milan.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Medina, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medina.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

56 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

81 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibson and Milan. Straight-line distance: 5.79 mi (9.32 km).

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#1 Gibson

Town in Tennessee

Population384
Coordinates35.8753500, -88.8467300
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Milan

#2 Milan

City in Gibson County, Tennessee

Population7,608
Coordinates35.9197900, -88.7589500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Gibson (-88.84673, 35.87535)
End: Milan (-88.75895, 35.91979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.85 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.44 gal · 1.7 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.65 $1.02 $2.05
Diesel $5.30 $1.17 $2.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gibson and Milan. The current time is 05:50:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.