How far is Bulls Gap, TN from Rogersville, TN?

The driving distance from Bulls Gap, TN to Rogersville, TN is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.35 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.31 mi
18.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.31 mi
Kilometers
18.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.35 mi
Kilometers
21.49 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogersville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:41 PM EDT
Return by in Bulls Gap
Wed, Apr 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bulls Gap
2026-04-15T16:20
Arrive Rogersville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bulls Gap
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Petersburg
TN

City located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee

From Bulls Gap
6.7 mi
00h 10m
To Rogersville
6.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bulls Gap and Rogersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bulls Gap and Rogersville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    10 m · 8 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    12.3 mi · 18 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    142 m · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bulls Gap and Rogersville.

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
12.3 mi · 92%
West Main Street
0.95 mi · 7%
Elmwood Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

12.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
00h 10m from Bulls Gap
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bulls Gap and Mostly Clear near Rogersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bulls Gap to Rogersville?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Bulls Gap and 6.6 miles from Rogersville.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bulls Gap and Mostly Clear near Rogersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bulls Gap and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 11.31 mi (18.2 km).

Bulls Gap

#1 Bulls Gap

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population717
Coordinates36.2570400, -83.0860000
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Rogersville

#2 Rogersville

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,364
Coordinates36.4073200, -83.0054400
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Bulls Gap (-83.086, 36.25704)
End: Rogersville (-83.00544, 36.40732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.77 $3.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.65 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $5.30 $2.49 $4.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bulls Gap and Rogersville. The current time is 16:20:26.

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.