How far is Middleburg, TN from Chapel Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Middleburg, TN to Chapel Hill, TN is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
19.52 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.93 mi
20.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.93 mi
Kilometers
20.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.52 mi
Kilometers
31.42 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chapel Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 PM CDT
Return by in Middleburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleburg
2026-04-18T21:31
Arrive Chapel Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middleburg
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
Lexington
TN

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Middleburg
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Chapel Hill
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middleburg and Chapel Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg and Chapel Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Harrington Road

    25 m · 6 sec · Harrington Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middleburg Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Middleburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lexington Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Joe Horton Road

    902 ft · 43 sec · Joe Horton Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    989 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleburg and Chapel Hill.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middleburg Road
3.86 mi · 20%
South Broad Street
2.17 mi · 11%
Lexington Bypass
1.29 mi · 7%
Joe Horton Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Harrington Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

7.58 mi · 00h 09m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 13m from Middleburg
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middleburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chapel Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middleburg to Chapel Hill?

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Middleburg and 8.9 miles from Chapel Hill.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middleburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chapel Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

94 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

107 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleburg and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 12.93 mi (20.81 km).

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#1 Middleburg

Middleburg is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.5914600, -88.2567100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Chapel Hill

#2 Chapel Hill

Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,571
Coordinates35.5986800, -88.4867200
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrington Road (-88.25649, 35.591423)
End: (-88.48648, 35.598469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

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 Middleburg and Chapel Hill. The current time is 21:31:21.

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.