How far is Shelbyville, TN from Gallatin, TN?
The driving distance from Shelbyville, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelbyville and Gallatin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville and Gallatin.
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Start on Public Square North
68 m · 11 sec · Public Square North
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
560 ft · 27 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto Lane Parkway
108 m · 13 sec · Lane Parkway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Florida Short Route
9.2 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Shelbyville Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway
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Continue on South Church Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
1872 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville
3232 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
18.5 mi · 20 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 265 West: Central Pike
1510 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Central Pike
16.8 mi · 23 min · Central Pike
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Continue on South Water Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelbyville and Gallatin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
18.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shelbyville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gallatin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelbyville to Gallatin?
The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Shelbyville and 35.9 miles from Gallatin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shelbyville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gallatin.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelbyville and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 62.53 mi (100.64 km).
#1 Shelbyville
City in Indiana
| Population | 22,326 |
| Coordinates | 35.4834100, -86.4602700 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gallatin
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 44,335 |
| Coordinates | 36.3883800, -86.4466600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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