Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, TN
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Shelbyville, TN
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The drive from Franklin, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shelbyville Highway, Murfreesboro Road, Horton Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on Shelbyville Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 43.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
365 ft
Total Descent
250 ft
Highest Point
821 ft
~24.9 mi in
Elevation Range
176 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue South.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (US 41A / Shelbyville Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.2 miles (US 231 / Lane Parkway): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Straight onto 3rd Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41A / Shelbyville Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto US 231 / Lane Parkway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Depot Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square East
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Highway | 25.6 mi | 38m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Horton Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Lane Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Depot Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Lane Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Shelbyville, TN.
Start on US 31 Business; TN 96
Continue on 3rd Avenue South
Continue on SR 96
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41A
Turn right onto US 231
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
Turn right onto East Depot Street
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square East
Continue on Public Square North
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Franklin, TN · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Shelbyville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Franklin on Friday
Local time
8:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Shelbyville on Friday
Local time
8:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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