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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.49 mi
00h 25m
Flight
16.29 mi
26.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.29 mi
Kilometers
26.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.37 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Surgoinsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Clair
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Clair
2026-04-15T10:30
Arrive Surgoinsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Clair
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
Rogersville
TN

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

From Saint Clair
9.8 mi
00h 12m
To Surgoinsville
9.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Melinda Ferry Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Melinda Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lee Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lee Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3.4 mi · 4 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 Saint Clair 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rogersville Bypass
11.7 mi · 60%
Melinda Ferry Road
4.64 mi · 24%
Lee Highway
2.56 mi · 13%
Surgoinsville Creek Road
0.64 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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogersville
00h 12m from Saint Clair
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 Saint Clair

Saint Clair is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3306500, -83.0871100
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Surgoinsville

#2 Surgoinsville

City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,754
Coordinates36.4709300, -82.8518300
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Melinda Ferry Road (-83.087181, 36.330611)
End: West Main Street (-82.851778, 36.470885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Clair and Surgoinsville. The current time is 10:30:18.

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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.