How far is Nashville, TN from Spurgeon, TN?

The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Spurgeon, TN is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.49 mi
05h 05m
Flight
241.76 mi
389.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Nashville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.76 mi
Kilometers
389.07 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.49 mi
Kilometers
443.36 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spurgeon
Thu, May 14, 1:56 PM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Thu, May 14, 6:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-05-14T07:50
Arrive Spurgeon
Thu, May 14, 12:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 2:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Nashville
137.6 mi
02h 32m
To Spurgeon
137.9 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Spurgeon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Spurgeon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2013 ft · 3 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    1718 ft · 44 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate Drive

    138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East

    918 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fort Henry Drive

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Fort Henry Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Kingsport Highway

    1513 ft · 31 sec · Kingsport Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gray Station Road

    123 m · 9 sec · Gray Station Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Spurgeon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 76%
I 81 North
59 mi · 21%
Fort Henry Drive
2.86 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
0.84 mi
James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
Kingsport Highway
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Continue straight

93.2 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 32m from Nashville
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Spurgeon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Spurgeon?

The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Nashville and 137.9 miles from Spurgeon.

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

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.65 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Spurgeon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Spurgeon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Spurgeon. Straight-line distance: 241.76 mi (389.07 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

Population684,410
Coordinates36.1658900, -86.7844400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Spurgeon

#2 Spurgeon

Town

Population3,957
Coordinates36.4395500, -82.4557000
Altitude431
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
End: Spurgeon (-82.4557, 36.43955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.72 gal
36.8 L · about $36.65
Round trip
$73.31
19.44 gal · 73.6 L
Estimated CO2
86.4 kg one way
Round trip: 172.8 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.65 $73.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.34 $82.68
Premium $4.65 $45.24 $90.47
Diesel $5.30 $51.55 $103.11

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 · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nashville, TN and Spurgeon, TN. The current time in Nashville is 07:50:31, although it is 08:50:31 in Spurgeon.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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