How far is Gerren Heights, TN from Friendship, TN?

The driving distance from Gerren Heights, TN to Friendship, TN is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.9 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.21 mi
6.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.21 mi
Kilometers
6.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.9 mi
Kilometers
9.49 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friendship
Fri, Nov 6, 5:19 PM CST
Return by in Gerren Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 5:31 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gerren Heights
2026-11-06T17:07
Arrive Friendship
Fri, Nov 6, 5:19 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CST

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

Leave by
8:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gerren Heights
10:00 PM CST
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
Pikeville
TN

City in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Gerren Heights
3 mi
00h 05m
To Friendship
2.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gerren Heights and Friendship.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gerren Heights and Friendship.

  1. 1

    Start on Morgan Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Morgan Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Summer City Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Summer City Road

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer City Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gerren Heights and Friendship.

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Summer City Road
4.39 mi · 74%
Morgan Road
0.72 mi · 12%
Longest Stretch

Summer City Road

Turn left onto Summer City Road

4.39 mi · 00h 11m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pikeville
00h 05m from Gerren Heights
Leave By
8:06 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gerren Heights and Patchy Fog near Friendship.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gerren Heights to Friendship?

The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Pikeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Gerren Heights and 2.9 miles from Friendship.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.77 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gerren Heights and Patchy Fog near Friendship.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gerren Heights and Friendship. Straight-line distance: 4.21 mi (6.78 km).

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#1 Gerren Heights

Gerren Heights is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.5825700, -85.1352400
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Friendship

#2 Friendship

City in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States

Population660
Coordinates35.6095100, -85.0680100
Altitude580
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgan Road (-85.135395, 35.582124)
End: Summer City Road (-85.068231, 35.609603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
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
0.21 gal
0.79 L · about $0.77
Round trip
$1.55
0.42 gal · 1.58 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $0.77 $1.55
Mid-grade $4.15 $0.87 $1.74
Premium $4.56 $0.96 $1.92
Diesel $5.90 $1.24 $2.48

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Gerren Heights and Friendship. The current time is 17:07:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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