Origin
Shelbyville, TN
Late night in Shelbyville on Saturday
Local time
12:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelbyville, TN to Hendersonville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
76.5 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
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 Shelbyville, TN to Hendersonville, TN covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Spring Street, Lane Parkway, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 76.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 76.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Spring Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shelbyville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Shelbyville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Spring Street | — | — |
| Lane Parkway | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Florida Short Route | — | — |
| Shelbyville Highway | — | — |
| South Church Street | — | — |
| US 231 South | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Spring Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
1
Start on Public Square North
223 ft
·
11 sec
·
Public Square North
2
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Spring Street
3
Turn right onto Lane Parkway
354 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lane Parkway
4
Turn left onto North Main Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on Florida Short Route
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Florida Short Route
6
Continue on Shelbyville Highway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
7
Continue on South Church Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Church Street
8
Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
9
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
32 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
12
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
13
Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
15
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
16
Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Center Point Road, Hendersonville
17
Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville
18
Turn right onto Center Point Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Center Point Road
19
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
20
Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walton Ferry Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.2 mi from Shelbyville, TN · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Shelbyville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hendersonville, TN
The final approach into Hendersonville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.96 one way
$23.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.72 | $29.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.03 | $3.67 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Hendersonville, TN
Late night in Hendersonville on Saturday
Local time
12:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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 Hendersonville, TN covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Spring Street, Lane Parkway, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.2 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 $11.96 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 Hendersonville, TN is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shelbyville, TN to Hendersonville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shelbyville, TN to Hendersonville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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