How far is Shelbyville, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Shelbyville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelbyville and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville and Knoxville.
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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 · 8 sec · Lane Parkway
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Continue on East Lane Street
146 m · 8 sec · East Lane Street
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
833 ft · 22 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Depot Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Depot Street
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Continue on Wartrace Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Wartrace Pike
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Continue on East Depot Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Depot Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
6.2 mi · 7 min · Madison Street
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Continue straight
1523 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Carroll Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · West Carroll Street
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Turn slight right onto New Tullahoma Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · New Tullahoma Highway
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Continue on McArthur Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · McArthur Street
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on Manchester Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Manchester Highway
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Continue on H T Pelham Memorial Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · H T Pelham Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Sparta Street
2456 ft · 34 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on Sparta Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Bone Cave Parkway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Bone Cave Parkway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1473 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Mayberry Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street
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Turn right onto West Bockman Way
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way
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Continue on Crossville Highway
20.9 mi · 31 min · Crossville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Elmore Road
1790 ft · 34 sec · Elmore Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Genesis Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Genesis Road
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Take the ramp right
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2116 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2403 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Henley Street
1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelbyville and Knoxville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Genesis Road
Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 01h 11m
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 Shelbyville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelbyville to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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 89.9 miles from Shelbyville and 93 miles from Knoxville.
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 36.6 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Shelbyville and Knoxville, 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 Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelbyville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 146.21 mi (235.31 km).
#1 Shelbyville
City in Indiana
| Population | 22,326 |
| Coordinates | 35.4834100, -86.4602700 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.21 | $68.42 |
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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