How far is Tenaha, TX from Shelbyville, TX?
The driving distance from Tenaha, TX to Shelbyville, TX is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tenaha and Shelbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tenaha and Shelbyville.
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Start on South Center Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto M L Anderson Drive
9.1 mi · 10 min · M L Anderson Drive
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Turn slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Nacogdoches Street
140 m · 14 sec · Nacogdoches Street
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Turn left onto Austin Street
141 m · 14 sec · Austin Street
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Turn left onto San Augustine Street
141 m · 8 sec · San Augustine Street
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Street
6.8 mi · 12 min · Shelbyville Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 417
77 m · 7 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 417
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tenaha and Shelbyville.
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.
M L Anderson Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto M L Anderson Drive
9.13 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 Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tenaha and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tenaha to Shelbyville?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Tenaha and 9.1 miles from Shelbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tenaha and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.
Stop Ideas Near Center
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 Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tenaha and Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 15.9 mi (25.59 km).
#1 Tenaha
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 31.9437800, -94.2440900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelbyville
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.7615600, -94.0785300 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelbyville (-94.07853, 31.76156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.78 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
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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