How far is Rogersville, TN from Petersburg, TN?
The driving distance from Rogersville, TN to Petersburg, TN is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rogersville and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogersville and Petersburg.
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Start on East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Burem Pike
1486 ft · 33 sec · Burem Pike
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Turn right onto Petersburg Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Petersburg Road
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Turn left onto Davis Drive
857 ft · 38 sec · Davis Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Davis Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogersville and Petersburg.
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.
East Main Street
Start on East Main Street
1.03 mi · 00h 02m
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 Rogersville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rogersville to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Surgoinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from Rogersville and 2.1 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rogersville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Petersburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 1.77 mi (2.85 km).
#1 Rogersville
County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,364 |
| Coordinates | 36.4073200, -83.0054400 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Petersburg
City located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee
| Population | 576 |
| Coordinates | 36.4114800, -82.9740500 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Davis Drive (-82.974183, 36.411484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.41 | $0.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.47 | $0.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.51 | $1.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
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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