How far is Rogersville, TN from Surgoinsville, TN?

The driving distance from Rogersville, TN to Surgoinsville, TN is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
11.3 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.6 mi
15.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.6 mi
Kilometers
15.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.3 mi
Kilometers
18.19 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Surgoinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Rogersville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-23T05:17
Arrive Surgoinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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
5.6 mi
00h 08m
To Surgoinsville
5.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogersville and Surgoinsville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Park Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rogersville Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Rogersville Bypass

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Rogersville Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Nelhms Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Nelhms Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road

    700 ft · 31 sec · Surgoinsville Creek Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road

    549 ft · 24 sec · Surgoinsville Creek Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road

    2122 ft · 2 min · Surgoinsville Creek Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    63 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rogersville Bypass
9.22 mi · 82%
East Main Street
0.95 mi · 8%
Surgoinsville Creek Road
0.64 mi · 6%
Park Boulevard
0.38 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.04 mi
Nelhms Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Rogersville Bypass

Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

8.31 mi · 00h 09m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
00h 08m from Rogersville
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rogersville and Sunny near Surgoinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rogersville to Surgoinsville?

The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 5.6 miles from Rogersville and 5.7 miles from Surgoinsville.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rogersville and Sunny near Surgoinsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Surgoinsville. Straight-line distance: 9.6 mi (15.45 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,364
Coordinates36.4073200, -83.0054400
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Surgoinsville

#2 Surgoinsville

City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,754
Coordinates36.4709300, -82.8518300
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.005451, 36.407342)
End: West Main Street (-82.851778, 36.470885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.51 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.02
0.8 gal · 3.02 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.51 $3.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.70 $3.40
Premium $4.65 $1.86 $3.72
Diesel $5.30 $2.12 $4.24

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogersville and Surgoinsville. The current time is 05:17:05.

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.