How far is Medina, TN from Rutherford, TN?
The driving distance from Medina, TN to Rutherford, TN is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Rutherford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Rutherford.
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Start on Central Street
13 m · 4 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
42 m · 8 sec · West Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2515 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
629 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
1301 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
20.1 mi · 23 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right
903 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3135 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Trenton Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Trenton Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
32 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medina and Rutherford.
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.
North Central Avenue
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
20.1 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rutherford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Rutherford?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Medina and 17.8 miles from Rutherford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rutherford.
Stop Ideas Near Trenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Rutherford. Straight-line distance: 25.35 mi (40.8 km).
#1 Medina
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,379 |
| Coordinates | 35.8028500, -88.7747800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rutherford
County in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 36.1275700, -88.9859000 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rutherford (-88.9859, 36.12757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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