Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Gallatin, TN
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Shelbyville, TN to Gallatin, TN is 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m via Tennessee National Guard Parkway, Central Pike, and Florida Short Route, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, making it a straightforward connection between two points in Tennessee. Expect a mixed drive experience with a significant portion on local roads rather than just interstate travel. Given its short duration and manageable cost, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 18.5 miles along Tennessee National Guard Parkway, providing a sustained period on a more significant roadway. As you transition to Central Pike and Florida Short Route, expect the character to shift towards more local and potentially slower-paced driving. The profile suggests a blend, so be prepared for varying traffic conditions and speed limits throughout the 1 hour and 24-minute drive.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 64; SR 130 / Lane Parkway.
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 67.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (SR 64; SR 130 / Lane Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SR 64; SR 130 / Lane Parkway
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward TN 265 West: Central Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shelbyville, TN and Gallatin, TN, road signs point toward Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and Knoxville.
Calsonic Arena
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Knoxville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 18.5 mi | 19m |
| Central Pike | 16.8 mi | 22m |
| Florida Short Route | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Shelbyville Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| I 24 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| South Church Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Water Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville, TN and Gallatin, TN.
Start on Public Square North
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Turn right onto SR 64; SR 130
Turn left onto SR 82
Continue on US 231; SR 82
Continue on US 231; SR 269
Continue on US 231
Turn left
Merge onto I 24
Take the exit
Merge onto I 840
Take the exit
Continue on SR 109; SR 265
Continue on South Water Avenue
Turn left onto TN 25
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Shelbyville, TN · 40m 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Shelbyville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Gallatin, 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.
Regular Gas
$10.57 one way
$21.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 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 | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Shelbyville on Saturday
Local time
8:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Gallatin on Saturday
Local time
8:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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