The drive from Jackson, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 153.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, SR 99, US 41A for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.9 miles on US 412.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.7 miles from Jackson, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 153.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 14m highway drive covering 153.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and SR 99. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.9 miles on US 412.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and SR 99. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.4 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.2 miles (SR 152 / Law Road): Navigation decision point; at 108.9 miles (US 412): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.1 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward 152: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 93
Toward 152: Lexington
4
13.2 mi into trip|~17m in|SR 152 / Law Road
Turn right onto SR 152 / Law Road
Navigation decision point
5
108.9 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|US 412
Take the exit onto US 412
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
135.1 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|US 31A; SR 99 / Nashville Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 31A; SR 99 / Nashville Highway
Navigation decision point
5
153.3 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|Public Square East
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square East
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jackson, TN to Shelbyville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
152: Lexington
13.1 mi in|~16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
112.9 mi
2h 13m
SR 99
7.5 mi
11m
US 41A
7.2 mi
10m
I 40
6.3 mi
6m
Old Columbia Road East
5.5 mi
9m
Whitehall Street
4 mi
6m
Old Columbia Road
2.4 mi
4m
US 70
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 112.9 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Shelbyville, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
1.8 mi·2 min·US 70
3
Turn right onto US 70
4.0 mi·6 min·Whitehall Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
6.3 mi·6 min·I 40
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 93Toward 152: Lexington
7
Turn right onto SR 152
0.7 mi·49 sec·Law Road
8
Turn left onto US 412
10 mi·11 min·US 412
9
Turn left onto US 412
7.5 mi·8 min·US 412
10
Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi·3 min·US 412;SR 114
11
Merge onto US 412; SR 114
16 mi·17 min·US 412; SR 114
12
Continue on US 412; SR 100
14 mi·16 min·US 412; SR 100
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
44 mi·51 min·US 412
14
Take the exit onto US 412
0.2 mi·31 sec·US 412
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
18 mi·21 min·US 412
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 431; SR 99
0.8 mi·1 min·Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
17
Turn left onto SR 99
7.5 mi·11 min·SR 99
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 31A; SR 99
0.2 mi·24 sec·Nashville Highway
19
Turn right onto SR 270
5.5 mi·9 min·Old Columbia Road East
20
Continue on SR 270
1.5 mi·2 min·Old Columbia Highway
21
Continue on SR 270
2.4 mi·4 min·Old Columbia Road
22
Turn right onto US 41A
7.2 mi·10 min·US 41A
23
Turn right onto US 231
0.9 mi·1 min·Lane Parkway
24
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
478 ft·8 sec·East Lane Street
25
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
0.2 mi·17 sec·North Jefferson Street
26
Turn right onto East Depot Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·East Depot Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square East
344 ft·20 sec·Public Square East
28
Continue on Public Square North
103 ft·4 sec·Public Square North
29
Arrive at destination
Public Square North
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.7 miles from Jackson, TN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelbyville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jackson, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jackson, TN
This is one driving day of about 153.4 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Jackson, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 412 for about 112.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.7 mi from Jackson, TN
· 1h 30m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 142.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.98 one way
$47.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.33
$52.66
premium
$4.89
$29.52
$59.04
diesel
$5.61
$33.87
$67.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46
0
$16.11
$7.36
Efficient EV
38.4
0
$13.42
$6.14
EV Truck/SUV
61.4
0
$21.48
$9.82
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Jackson, TN
Morning
in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
6:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shelbyville, TN
Morning
in Shelbyville on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
27 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
3h 14m 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 Jackson, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 153.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, SR 99, US 41A. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.7 miles from Jackson, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.4 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.2 miles (SR 152 / Law Road): Navigation decision point; at 108.9 miles (US 412): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Jackson, TN to Shelbyville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
