How far is Columbia, TN from Shelbyville, TN?
The driving distance from Columbia, TN to Shelbyville, TN is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Shelbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Shelbyville.
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Start on West 7th Street
24 m · 6 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Garden Street
2506 ft · 50 sec · North Garden Street
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Continue on Nashville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
11.2 mi · 14 min · Bear Creek Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nashville Highway
1316 ft · 24 sec · Nashville Highway
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Turn right onto Old Columbia Road East
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Columbia Road East
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Continue on Old Columbia Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Columbia Highway
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Continue on Old Columbia Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Columbia Road
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Lane Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Lane Parkway
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Continue on East Lane Street
146 m · 8 sec · East Lane Street
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
833 ft · 18 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto East Depot Street
540 ft · 25 sec · East Depot Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Public Square East
105 m · 21 sec · Public Square East
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Continue on Public Square North
31 m · 5 sec · Public Square North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Shelbyville.
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.
Bear Creek Pike
Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
11.2 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Shelbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Shelbyville?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eagleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Columbia and 19.8 miles from Shelbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Shelbyville.
Stop Ideas Near Eagleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eagleville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 33.58 mi (54.04 km).
#1 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelbyville
City in Indiana
| Population | 22,326 |
| Coordinates | 35.4834100, -86.4602700 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelbyville (-86.46027, 35.48341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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