How far is Kingsport, TN from Spurgeon, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Spurgeon, TN is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Spurgeon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Spurgeon.
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Start on West Center Street
636 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
133 m · 12 sec · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
15 m · 2 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
573 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Sullivan Street
1054 ft · 23 sec · East Sullivan Street
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Continue on East Sullivan Court
743 ft · 20 sec · East Sullivan Court
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South John B Dennis Highway
2996 ft · 46 sec · South John B Dennis Highway
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Take the exit slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right
95 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Fort Henry Drive
6.4 mi · 10 min · Fort Henry Drive
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Continue on Kingsport Highway
1513 ft · 31 sec · Kingsport Highway
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Turn right onto Gray Station Road
123 m · 9 sec · Gray Station Road
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Spurgeon.
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.
Fort Henry Drive
Turn straight onto Fort Henry Drive
6.42 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Kingsport and Sunny near Spurgeon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Spurgeon?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Fall Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Kingsport and 5.3 miles from Spurgeon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsport and Sunny near Spurgeon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Spurgeon. Straight-line distance: 9.56 mi (15.38 km).
#1 Kingsport
The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
| Population | 54,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.5484300, -82.5618200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spurgeon
Town
| Population | 3,957 |
| Coordinates | 36.4395500, -82.4557000 |
| Altitude | 431 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spurgeon (-82.4557, 36.43955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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