Origin
Hickory Valley, TN
Afternoon in Hickory Valley on Friday
Local time
2:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hickory Valley, TN to Middleton, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleton, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Hickory Valley, TN to Middleton, TN covers 25.9 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TN 125, TN 18, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on TN 125. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 25.9 miles, with most of the trip on TN 125 and TN 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.4 miles on TN 125.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TN 125 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TN 125 and TN 18. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 18.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hickory Valley, TN to Middleton, TN is easy. At 38m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 18): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 64; SR 18 / West Market Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.9 miles (SR 125 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TN 18
Turn right onto TN 18
Navigation decision point
3
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 64; SR 18 / West Market Street
Merge onto US 64; SR 18 / West Market Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 125 / South Main Street
Turn right onto SR 125 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TN 125 | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| TN 18 | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Tennessee Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TN 125
— 13.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Valley, TN and Middleton, TN.
1
Start on Church Street
34 ft
·
3 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto TN 18
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
TN 18
3
Continue on SR 18
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Tennessee Street
4
Take the ramp
229 ft
·
6 sec
5
Merge onto US 64; SR 18
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Market Street
6
Turn right onto SR 125
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on TN 125
13 mi
·
19 min
·
TN 125
8
Continue on SR 125
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
SR 125
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Middleton, TN
Afternoon in Middleton on Friday
Local time
2:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hickory Valley, TN to Middleton, TN covers 25.9 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TN 125, TN 18, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Hickory Valley, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hickory Valley, TN to Middleton, TN is easy. At 38m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 18): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 64; SR 18 / West Market Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.9 miles (SR 125 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hickory Valley, TN to Middleton, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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