How far is Spurgeon, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Spurgeon, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
10.82 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.56 mi
15.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.56 mi
Kilometers
15.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.82 mi
Kilometers
17.42 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Spurgeon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spurgeon
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Kingsport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spurgeon
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
Fall Branch
TN

Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee

From Spurgeon
5.4 mi
00h 09m
To Kingsport
5.4 mi
00h 09m

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 SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spurgeon and Kingsport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spurgeon and Kingsport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gray Station Road

    123 m · 16 sec · Gray Station Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kingsport Highway

    1513 ft · 26 sec · Kingsport Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Fort Henry Drive

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Fort Henry Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    758 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North John B Dennis Highway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North John B Dennis Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Sullivan Court

    689 ft · 16 sec · East Sullivan Court

  10. 10

    Continue on East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spurgeon and Kingsport.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Henry Drive
6.71 mi · 62%
Lincoln Street
1.59 mi · 15%
North John B Dennis Highway
0.75 mi · 7%
East Main Street
0.72 mi · 7%
Kingsport Highway
0.29 mi · 3%
East Sullivan Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fort Henry Drive

Continue on Fort Henry Drive

6.56 mi · 00h 10m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fall Branch
00h 09m from Spurgeon
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spurgeon and Sunny near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spurgeon to Kingsport?

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Fall Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Spurgeon and 5.4 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spurgeon and Sunny near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spurgeon and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 9.56 mi (15.38 km).

Spurgeon

#1 Spurgeon

Town

Population3,957
Coordinates36.4395500, -82.4557000
Altitude431
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Spurgeon (-82.4557, 36.43955)
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
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
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 Spurgeon and Kingsport. The current time is 03:10:20.

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.