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

The driving distance from Rogersville, TN to Bulls Gap, TN is about 12.9 miles (20.8 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 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.95 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
12.95 mi
Kilometers
20.84 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bulls Gap
Tue, May 26, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Rogersville
Tue, May 26, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-05-26T07:47
Arrive Bulls Gap
Tue, May 26, 8:08 AM 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
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
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 Rogersville
6.7 mi
00h 10m
To Bulls Gap
6.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    723 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    10 m · 2 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
12.2 mi · 95%
East Main Street
1.02 mi · 8%
Elmwood Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Trail of the Lonesome Pine

Keep slight left

8.38 mi · 00h 13m

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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
00h 10m from Rogersville
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rogersville and Chance Rain Showers near Bulls Gap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 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 Rogersville and 6.2 miles from Bulls Gap.

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 1.6 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rogersville and Chance Rain Showers near Bulls Gap.

Flight Path Map

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

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,364
Coordinates36.4073200, -83.0054400
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Bulls Gap

#2 Bulls Gap

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population717
Coordinates36.2570400, -83.0860000
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.005451, 36.407342)
End: Elmwood Avenue (-83.08585, 36.25718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
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
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogersville and Bulls Gap. The current time is 07:47:56.

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.