How far is Johnson, TN from Shelbyville, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson, TN to Shelbyville, TN is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Shelbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Shelbyville.
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Start on Raby Town Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Raby Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakland Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Oakland Road
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Take the ramp right
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
68.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma
1421 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma
14 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Wattendorf Memorial Hwy
537 ft · 12 sec · Wattendorf Memorial Hwy
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Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Wattendorf Memorial Highway
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Continue on Wattendorf Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wattendorf Highway
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Continue on Forrest Boulevard
2965 ft · 1 min · Forrest Boulevard
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Continue on South Anderson Street
1815 ft · 57 sec · South Anderson Street
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Turn left onto East Carroll Street
2327 ft · 34 sec · East Carroll Street
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Turn right onto South Jackson Street
14.5 mi · 17 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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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 Johnson and Shelbyville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chattanooga
Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
68.8 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson 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 Johnson to Shelbyville?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lookout Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Johnson and 84.4 miles from Shelbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Johnson and Shelbyville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson and Mostly Sunny near Shelbyville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 107.44 mi (172.91 km).
#1 Johnson
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.44 | $44.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.31 | $50.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.69 | $55.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.56 | $63.12 |
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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