How far is Surgoinsville, TN from Saint Clair, TN?

The driving distance from Surgoinsville, TN to Saint Clair, TN is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
19.67 mi
00h 27m
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
19.67 mi
Kilometers
31.65 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Clair
Wed, Apr 15, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Surgoinsville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Surgoinsville
2026-04-15T06:54
Arrive Saint Clair
Wed, Apr 15, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Surgoinsville
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
Rogersville
TN

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

From Surgoinsville
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To Saint Clair
9.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Surgoinsville and Saint Clair.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Surgoinsville and Saint Clair.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    63 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Surgoinsville Creek Road

    1 km · 2 min · Surgoinsville Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Nelhms Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Nelhms Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Stone Drive

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Stone Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Melinda Ferry Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Melinda Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Melinda Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Surgoinsville and Saint Clair.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stone Drive
6.52 mi · 33%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 27%
Melinda Ferry Road
4.66 mi · 24%
West Main Street
2.59 mi · 13%
Surgoinsville Creek Road
0.64 mi · 3%
Nelhms Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Stone Drive

Turn left onto West Stone Drive

6.52 mi · 00h 08m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogersville
00h 13m from Surgoinsville
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Surgoinsville and Mostly Sunny near Saint Clair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Surgoinsville to Saint Clair?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 Surgoinsville and 9.8 miles from Saint Clair.

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 3.3 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 7:36 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 Partly Cloudy around Surgoinsville and Mostly Sunny near Saint Clair.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Surgoinsville and Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.21 km).

Surgoinsville

#1 Surgoinsville

City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,754
Coordinates36.4709300, -82.8518300
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Clair

Saint Clair is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3306500, -83.0871100
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Start: Surgoinsville (-82.85183, 36.47093)
End: Saint Clair (-83.08711, 36.33065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
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
2.63 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Surgoinsville and Saint Clair. The current time is 06:54:03.

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.