How far is Saint Clair, TN from Surgoinsville, TN?
The driving distance from Saint Clair, TN to Surgoinsville, TN is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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.
County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Clair and Surgoinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair and Surgoinsville.
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Start on Melinda Ferry Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Melinda Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass
8.3 mi · 9 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Turn right onto Nelhms Street
39 m · 6 sec · Nelhms Street
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Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
700 ft · 31 sec · Surgoinsville Creek Road
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Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
549 ft · 24 sec · Surgoinsville Creek Road
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Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
2122 ft · 2 min · Surgoinsville Creek Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
63 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Clair and Surgoinsville.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Clair and Partly Cloudy near Surgoinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Clair to Surgoinsville?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Rogersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Saint Clair and 9.7 miles from Surgoinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Clair and Partly Cloudy near Surgoinsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair and Surgoinsville. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.21 km).
#1 Saint Clair
Saint Clair is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3306500, -83.0871100 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surgoinsville
City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,754 |
| Coordinates | 36.4709300, -82.8518300 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-82.851778, 36.470885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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