How far is Shelbyville, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Shelbyville, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.66 mi
03h 38m
Flight
136.63 mi
219.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.63 mi
Kilometers
219.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.66 mi
Kilometers
277.87 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Fri, Apr 17, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Shelbyville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelbyville
2026-04-17T17:29
Arrive Brentwood
Fri, Apr 17, 9:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelbyville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Sparta
TN

City in and county seat of White County, Tennessee, United States

From Shelbyville
86.2 mi
01h 49m
To Brentwood
86.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shelbyville and Brentwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville and Brentwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square North

    68 m · 11 sec · Public Square North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    560 ft · 27 sec · North Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lane Parkway

    108 m · 8 sec · Lane Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lane Street

    146 m · 8 sec · East Lane Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    833 ft · 22 sec · North Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Depot Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Depot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Wartrace Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wartrace Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on East Depot Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Depot Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Madison Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1523 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Carroll Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · West Carroll Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto New Tullahoma Highway

    8.3 mi · 11 min · New Tullahoma Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on McArthur Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · McArthur Street

  15. 15

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · McMinnville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Manchester Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Manchester Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on H T Pelham Memorial Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · H T Pelham Memorial Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sparta Street

    2456 ft · 34 sec · Sparta Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Sparta Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bone Cave Parkway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Bone Cave Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1473 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Mayberry Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Bockman Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way

  28. 28

    Continue on Crossville Highway

    20.9 mi · 31 min · Crossville Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Sparta Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Elmore Road

    1790 ft · 34 sec · Elmore Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Genesis Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Genesis Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp right

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Bluff Road

    2221 ft · 56 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2844 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andes Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelbyville and Brentwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Genesis Road
59.8 mi · 35%
Crossville Highway
20.9 mi · 12%
Sparta Highway
14.9 mi · 9%
Madison Street
14.5 mi · 8%
McMinnville Highway
10.9 mi · 6%
Manchester Highway
8.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Genesis Road

Merge slight left

57.5 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
136.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sparta
01h 49m from Shelbyville
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shelbyville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shelbyville to Brentwood?

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 86.2 miles from Shelbyville and 86.4 miles from Brentwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Shelbyville and Brentwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shelbyville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Brentwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelbyville and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 136.63 mi (219.88 km).

Shelbyville

#1 Shelbyville

City in Indiana

Population22,326
Coordinates35.4834100, -86.4602700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelbyville (-86.46027, 35.48341)
End: Brentwood (-84.09519, 35.95619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.06 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.93
12.18 gal · 46.12 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.97 $45.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.90 $51.80
Premium $4.65 $28.34 $56.69
Diesel $5.30 $32.30 $64.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Shelbyville, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Shelbyville is 17:29:42, although it is 18:29:42 in Brentwood.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.