Origin
Shelbyville, TN
Night in Shelbyville on Friday
Local time
9:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelbyville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.6 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Shelbyville to Murfreesboro is 25.6 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Florida Short Route/Shelbyville Highway/South Church Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Tennessee. Expect a local driving experience rather than a highway cruise, with frequent turns marking the journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transition between towns, easily completed within a single day with plenty of time to spare.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Florida Short Route, Shelbyville Highway, and South Church Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.2 miles on Florida Short Route. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with numerous turns, reflecting its local character rather than a straight, high-speed path.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida Short Route is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Spring Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shelbyville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 64; SR 130 / Lane Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 82 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 64; SR 130 / Lane Parkway
Turn right onto SR 64; SR 130 / Lane Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 82 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 82 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Short Route | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Shelbyville Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| South Church Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Spring Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lane Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida Short Route
— 9.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Public Square North
223 ft
·
11 sec
·
Public Square North
2
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Spring Street
3
Turn right onto SR 64; SR 130
355 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lane Parkway
4
Turn left onto SR 82
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on US 231; SR 82
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Florida Short Route
6
Continue on US 231; SR 269
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
7
Continue on US 231
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
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 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
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
Murfreesboro, TN
Night in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
9:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 Shelbyville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 25.6 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida Short Route, Shelbyville Highway, South Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Shelbyville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 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 Shelbyville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 64; SR 130 / Lane Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 82 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Shelbyville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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