Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spout Springs, TN
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Hornbeak, TN
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Spout Springs to Hornbeak is 10.7 miles and takes about 19 minutes via State Route 22, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll mostly be on highways, making for a straightforward and quick transit. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a direct connection or as part of a larger travel plan without demanding significant time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 22 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| State Route 21 | 4 mi | 7m |
| Foothill Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Reelfoot Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Reelfoot Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Spout Springs, TN and Hornbeak, TN.
Start on TN 22
Turn left onto Reelfoot Street
Continue on South Reelfoot Avenue
Continue on Reelfoot Street
Continue on Foothill Road
At end of road, turn left onto TN 21
Continue on TN 21
Turn left onto SR 183
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Reelfoot Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto TN 21 / State Route 21
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $5.26 | $2.22 | $4.43 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Spout Springs on Monday
Local time
10:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Clear
Destination
Night in Hornbeak on Monday
Local time
10:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway, with 76% of the 10.7 miles on such roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 4.1 miles on State Route 22 before transitioning to more local roads. Expect a mostly highway cruising feel for the majority of the trip, with fewer exits and a more open road experience than you might find in urban areas. The shift to State Route 21 and Foothill Road will mark the end of the highway portion.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 22 and State Route 21. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near Reelfoot Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Spout Springs, TN to Hornbeak, TN is easy. At 19m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (Reelfoot Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (TN 21 / State Route 21): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
214 ft
Total Descent
55 ft
Highest Point
475 ft
~10.7 mi in
Elevation Range
182 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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