Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
1:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, 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
33m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murfreesboro, TN
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Shelbyville, TN
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Trip Overview
Murfreesboro to Shelbyville is 25.8 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Shelbyville Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Tennessee's Southeast region, making it a simple local drive. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal highway time, ideal for a quick trip between these two communities. Given the short distance, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Florida Short Route | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| South Church Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Depot Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Lane Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Vine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shelbyville Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Shelbyville, TN.
1
Start on South Spring Street
292 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Spring Street
2
Turn right onto East Vine Street
371 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Vine Street
3
Turn left onto South Church Street
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 231
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
5
Merge onto US 231
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Florida Short Route
6
Continue on US 231; SR 82
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn left onto SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
478 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Lane Street
8
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
9
Turn right onto East Depot Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Depot Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square East
344 ft
·
20 sec
·
Public Square East
11
Continue on Public Square North
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
Public Square North
12
Arrive at destination
Public Square North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Vine Street
Turn right onto East Vine Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Church Street
Turn left onto South Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SR 64; SR 82; SR 130 / East Lane Street
Turn left onto SR 64; SR 82; SR 130 / East Lane Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
East Depot Street
Turn right onto East Depot Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Public Square East
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Shelbyville on Saturday
Local time
1:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
0% chance
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
14 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
33m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no portion on the highway. You'll spend your entire 33 minutes navigating local roads, primarily using Shelbyville Highway, Florida Short Route, and South Church Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.5 miles on Shelbyville Highway. The character remains consistent throughout, offering a direct connection rather than a winding scenic experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Shelbyville Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 East Vine Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m 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 (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (SR 64; SR 82; SR 130 / East Lane Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Shelbyville Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (SR 64; SR 82; SR 130 / East Lane Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 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.
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