Origin
Saint Clair, TN
Afternoon in Saint Clair on Saturday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Clair, TN to Surgoinsville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Surgoinsville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Clair, TN to Surgoinsville, TN covers 19.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rogersville Bypass, Melinda Ferry Road, Lee Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on Rogersville Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rogersville Bypass | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Melinda Ferry Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Lee Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Surgoinsville Creek Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nelhms Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rogersville Bypass
— 11.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair, TN and Surgoinsville, TN.
1
Start on SR 344
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Melinda Ferry Road
2
Turn right onto US 11W; SR 1
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Highway
3
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
5
Turn right onto Nelhms Street
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Nelhms Street
6
Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Surgoinsville Creek Road
7
Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Surgoinsville Creek Road
8
Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Surgoinsville Creek Road
9
Turn right onto SR 346
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
SR 346
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 11W; SR 1 / Lee Highway
Turn right onto US 11W; SR 1 / Lee Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Nelhms Street
Turn right onto Nelhms Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
SR 346 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 346 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Surgoinsville, TN
Afternoon in Surgoinsville on Saturday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
19.6 mi in 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Rogersville Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 4.6 miles in near US 11W; SR 1 / Lee Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m 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 4.6 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Lee Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.9 miles (Nelhms Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on Rogersville Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Lee Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.9 miles (Nelhms Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Surgoinsville, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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