How far is Spring City, TN from Edgewater, TN?

The driving distance from Spring City, TN to Edgewater, TN is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
19.03 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.06 mi
25.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.06 mi
Kilometers
25.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.03 mi
Kilometers
30.62 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewater
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Spring City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring City
2026-04-19T10:34
Arrive Edgewater
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spring City
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
Dayton
TN

City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

From Spring City
9.5 mi
00h 15m
To Edgewater
9.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring City and Edgewater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring City and Edgewater.

  1. 1

    Start on Rhea County Highway

    17.2 mi · 23 min · Rhea County Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blythe Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Blythe Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Blythe Ferry Road

    79 m · 12 sec · Blythe Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Armstrong Ferry Road

    1064 ft · 47 sec · Armstrong Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Armstrong Ferry Road

    81 m · 12 sec · Armstrong Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Edgewater Street

    107 m · 16 sec · Edgewater Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Edgewater Avenue

    3232 ft · 2 min · Edgewater Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Edgewater Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · Edgewater Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeview Circle

    70 m · 10 sec · Lakeview Circle

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeview Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring City and Edgewater.

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
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rhea County Highway
17.2 mi · 90%
Blythe Ferry Road
0.76 mi · 4%
Edgewater Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
Armstrong Ferry Road
0.25 mi · 1%
Edgewater Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Lakeview Circle
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Rhea County Highway

Start on Rhea County Highway

17.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 15m from Spring City
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spring City and Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Edgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring City to Edgewater?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Spring City and 9.5 miles from Edgewater.

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

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spring City and Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Edgewater.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring City and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 16.06 mi (25.85 km).

Spring City

#1 Spring City

Human settlement in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,839
Coordinates35.6920100, -84.8607800
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edgewater

Edgewater is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4886800, -84.9994000
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring City (-84.86078, 35.69201)
End: Edgewater (-84.9994, 35.48868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
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
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring City and Edgewater. The current time is 10:34:39.

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.