How far is Shelbyville, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Shelbyville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelbyville and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville and Murfreesboro.
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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
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Church Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Spring Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelbyville and Murfreesboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Florida Short Route
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9.24 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shelbyville and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelbyville to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Shelbyville and 12.8 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shelbyville and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Plainview
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 Plainview.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelbyville and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 25.33 mi (40.77 km).
#1 Shelbyville
City in Indiana
| Population | 22,326 |
| Coordinates | 35.4834100, -86.4602700 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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