Origin
Gallatin, TN
Morning in Gallatin on Saturday
Local time
6:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gallatin, TN to Shelbyville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
67.4 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gallatin, TN
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Shelbyville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gallatin, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Water Avenue, I 840 West, Tennessee National Guard Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 67.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Water Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gallatin, TN to Shelbyville, TN is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gallatin, TN to Shelbyville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Water Avenue | — | — |
| I 840 West | — | — |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | — | — |
| I 24 | — | — |
| I 24 East | — | — |
| US 231 South | — | — |
| South Church Street | — | — |
| Shelbyville Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Water Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallatin, TN and Shelbyville, TN.
1
Start on West Main Street
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Water Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Water Avenue
3
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
4
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
11 min
5
Continue straight
7.2 mi
·
8 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 840 West: Chattanooga
7
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga
10
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
6 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231 South: Shelbyville
12
Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Church Street
13
Continue on Shelbyville Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
14
Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Florida Short Route
15
Continue on North Main Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto East Lane Street
479 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Lane Street
17
Continue on North Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
18
Turn right onto East Depot Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Depot Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Public Square East
344 ft
·
21 sec
·
Public Square East
20
Continue on Public Square North
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Public Square North
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Gallatin, TN · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Gallatin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shelbyville, TN
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.54 one way
$21.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Shelbyville, TN
Morning in Shelbyville on Saturday
Local time
6:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gallatin, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Water Avenue, I 840 West, Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 miles from Gallatin, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Gallatin, TN to Shelbyville, TN is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gallatin, TN to Shelbyville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gallatin, TN to Shelbyville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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