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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.66 mi
01h 22m
Flight
62.53 mi
100.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.53 mi
Kilometers
100.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.66 mi
Kilometers
112.1 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 AM CDT
Return by in Shelbyville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelbyville
2026-04-18T01:07
Arrive Gallatin
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelbyville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jamestown
TN

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

From Shelbyville
33.8 mi
00h 41m
To Gallatin
35.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

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.

  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 · 13 sec · Lane Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  6. 6

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville

    3232 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 265 West: Central Pike

    1510 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Pike

    16.8 mi · 23 min · Central Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on South Water Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
18.5 mi · 27%
Central Pike
16.8 mi · 24%
Florida Short Route
9.24 mi · 13%
Shelbyville Highway
8.56 mi · 12%
US 231 South
6.28 mi · 9%
South Church Street
2.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 41m from Shelbyville
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jamestown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamestown.

BUS

Nashville, TN

39 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

107 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelbyville and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 62.53 mi (100.64 km).

Shelbyville

#1 Shelbyville

City in Indiana

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

#2 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square North (-86.460261, 35.483472)
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelbyville and Gallatin. The current time is 01:07:18.

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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.