Origin
Saint Clair, TN
Afternoon in Saint Clair on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Clair, TN to Bulls Gap, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
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6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
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 Saint Clair, TN to Bulls Gap, TN covers 8.9 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 113, East Andrew Johnson Highway, Simpson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on SR 113. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.39 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.5 miles from Saint Clair, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Saint Clair, TN to Bulls Gap, TN covers 8.9 miles and takes about 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 113 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,285 ft
1,149 ft
Total Climb
181 ft
Total Descent
175 ft
Highest Point
1,285 ft
~3.2 mi in
Elevation Range
136 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 113; SR 344.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 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 (SR 113; SR 344): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 11E / East Andrew Johnson Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.9 miles (SR 66 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 113; SR 344
At end of road, turn right onto SR 113; SR 344
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 11E / East Andrew Johnson Highway
Turn sharp left onto US 11E / East Andrew Johnson Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
8.9 mi into trip
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~15m in
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SR 66 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 66 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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Elmwood Avenue
Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 113 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| East Andrew Johnson Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Simpson Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Melinda Ferry Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whitesburg Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elmwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 113
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair, TN and Bulls Gap, TN.
1
Start on SR 344
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Melinda Ferry Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 113; SR 344
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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SR 113; SR 344
3
Turn left onto SR 113
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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Whitesburg Road
4
Continue on SR 113
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Simpson Road
5
Turn sharp left onto US 11E
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Andrew Johnson Highway
6
Turn left onto SR 66
262 ft
·
7 sec
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North Main Street
7
Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
32 ft
·
2 sec
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Elmwood Avenue
8
Turn left
87 ft
·
6 sec
9
Arrive at destination
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 4.5 miles from Saint Clair, TN, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.7 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 8.9 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.5 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bulls Gap, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Clair, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Clair, TN
This is one driving day of about 8.9 miles and 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Clair, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on SR 113 for about 3.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.5 mi from Saint Clair, TN · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.5 miles from Saint Clair, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bulls Gap, TN
The final approach into Bulls Gap, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bulls Gap, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Bulls Gap, TN
Afternoon in Bulls Gap on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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
16m 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 Saint Clair, TN to Bulls Gap, TN covers 8.9 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 113, East Andrew Johnson Highway, Simpson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Saint Clair, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.39 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 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 113; SR 344): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 11E / East Andrew Johnson Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.9 miles (SR 66 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Clair, TN to Bulls Gap, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,149 ft to 1,285 ft elevation with about 181 ft of total climbing.
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