How far is Jacksonville, KY from Shelbyville, KY?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, KY to Shelbyville, KY is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Shelbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Shelbyville.
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Start on Bagdad Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bagdad Road
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Continue on Bagdad Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bagdad Road
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Continue on Elmburg Road
610 ft · 14 sec · Elmburg Road
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Turn right onto Bagdad Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Bagdad Road
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Continue on Cropper Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Cropper Road
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Turn left onto Boone Station Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Boone Station Road
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Turn right onto Frankfort Road
580 ft · 10 sec · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
25 m · 2 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville 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.
Bagdad Road
Turn right onto Bagdad Road
4.8 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Shelbyville?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasureville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Jacksonville and 6.2 miles from Shelbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Pleasureville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 12.21 mi (19.65 km).
#1 Jacksonville
Jacksonville is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2742400, -85.0130100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelbyville
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
| Population | 16,790 |
| Coordinates | 38.2120100, -85.2235700 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-85.223453, 38.212004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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