Origin
Hendersonville, TN
Afternoon in Hendersonville on Saturday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hendersonville, TN to Shelbyville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
73.1 mi
118 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 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelbyville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hendersonville, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, TN 386, TN 386 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| TN 386 | — | — |
| TN 386 South | — | — |
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | — | — |
| I 24 East | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| US 231 South | — | — |
| South Church Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville, TN and Shelbyville, TN.
1
Start on Walton Ferry Road
52 ft
·
10 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
3
Take the ramp slight right toward TN 386
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
TN 386
4
Keep slight left to continue on TN 386 South: Nashville
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
TN 386 South: Nashville
5
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
6
Merge slight right
8.7 mi
·
10 min
7
Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231 South: Shelbyville
11
Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Church Street
12
Continue on Shelbyville Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
13
Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Florida Short Route
14
Continue on North Main Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn left onto East Lane Street
479 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Lane Street
16
Continue on North Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
17
Turn right onto East Depot Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Depot Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Public Square East
344 ft
·
21 sec
·
Public Square East
19
Continue on Public Square North
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Public Square North
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Hendersonville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.43 one way
$22.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Shelbyville on Saturday
Local time
3:43 PM
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
4 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 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
73.1 mi in 1h 28m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Hendersonville, TN to Shelbyville, TN is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Hendersonville, TN to Shelbyville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Hendersonville, TN
Full guide →Hendersonville is a city in Sumner County of the American state of Tennessee. It is a well-known suburb of Nashville, Tennessee, and has been the home of many country music stars, including Conway Twitty, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hendersonville, TN to Shelbyville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shelbyville, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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