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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee
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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.
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Start on the route
29 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Gray Station Road
123 m · 16 sec · Gray Station Road
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Turn left onto Kingsport Highway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Kingsport Highway
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Continue on Fort Henry Drive
6.6 mi · 10 min · Fort Henry Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
758 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto North John B Dennis Highway
1.1 km · 47 sec · North John B Dennis Highway
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Take the exit slight right
80 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto East Sullivan Court
689 ft · 16 sec · East Sullivan Court
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Continue on East Sullivan Street
1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street
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Turn slight left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Spurgeon
Town
| Population | 3,957 |
| Coordinates | 36.4395500, -82.4557000 |
| Altitude | 431 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsport
The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
| Population | 54,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.5484300, -82.5618200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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