How far is Knoxville, TN from Shelbyville, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Shelbyville, TN is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of White County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Shelbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Shelbyville.
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Start on Henley Street
1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street
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Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
45.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville
1130 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Peavine Road
2327 ft · 41 sec · Peavine Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
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Turn left onto Sparta Highway
25.9 mi · 39 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on West Bockman Way
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way
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Turn left onto Mayberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street
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Continue on Broadway of America
607 ft · 14 sec · Broadway of America
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Take the ramp left
1536 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bone Cave Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Bone Cave Parkway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Sparta Street
2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
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Continue on H T Pelham Memorial Parkway
3.7 mi · 4 min · H T Pelham Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Manchester Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Manchester Highway
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Merge slight left onto McMinnville Highway
7.6 mi · 10 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on McArthur Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · McArthur Street
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Continue on New Tullahoma Highway
3 mi · 4 min · New Tullahoma Highway
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Continue on New Manchester Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · New Manchester Highway
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Continue on East Carroll Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Knoxville and Shelbyville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
45.9 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Shelbyville?
The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Sparta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Knoxville and 89.3 miles from Shelbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Shelbyville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Shelbyville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 146.21 mi (235.31 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
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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