Origin
Petersburg, TN
Afternoon in Petersburg on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Petersburg, TN to Saint Clair, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Clair, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Petersburg, TN to Saint Clair, TN covers 11.4 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Melinda Ferry Road, West Main Street, Rogersville Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Melinda Ferry Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.7 miles from Petersburg, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 11.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Melinda Ferry Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Petersburg Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Petersburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (SR 347 / Burem Pike): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Park Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Petersburg Road
Turn right onto Petersburg Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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SR 347 / Burem Pike
At end of road, turn left onto SR 347 / Burem Pike
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Park Boulevard
Turn right onto Park Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
6.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
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SR 344 / Melinda Ferry Road
Turn left onto SR 344 / Melinda Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Melinda Ferry Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Rogersville Bypass | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Petersburg Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Park Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Burem Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Davis Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Melinda Ferry Road
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg, TN and Saint Clair, TN.
1
Start on Davis Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Davis Drive
2
Turn right onto Petersburg Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
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Petersburg Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 347
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Burem Pike
4
Turn straight onto East Main Street
441 ft
·
12 sec
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East Main Street
5
Turn right onto Park Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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Park Boulevard
6
Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1; SR 70
2.5 mi
·
2 min
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Rogersville Bypass
7
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
2.6 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
8
Turn left onto SR 344
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Melinda Ferry Road
9
Arrive at destination
SR 344
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.7 miles from Petersburg, TN, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.7 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Clair, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Petersburg, TN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Petersburg, TN
This is one driving day of about 11.4 miles and 19m.
At 11.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Melinda Ferry Road for about 4.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.7 mi from Petersburg, TN · 9m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.7 miles from Petersburg, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Clair, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Saint Clair, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Clair, TN
Afternoon in Saint Clair on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Petersburg, TN to Saint Clair, TN covers 11.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Melinda Ferry Road, West Main Street, Rogersville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Petersburg, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Petersburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (SR 347 / Burem Pike): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Park Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Petersburg, TN to Saint Clair, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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