Origin
Shelbyville, TN
Evening in Shelbyville on Friday
Local time
6:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelbyville, TN to Johnson, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
175.5 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
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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Johnson, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shelbyville, TN to Johnson, TN covers 175.5 miles and takes about 2h 56m 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, East Lane Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.44 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
87.8 miles from Shelbyville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 175.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 175.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 Johnson, TN is easy. At 2h 56m 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 Johnson, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Spring Street | — | — |
| Lane Parkway | — | — |
| East Lane Street | — | — |
| North Jefferson Street | — | — |
| East Depot Street | — | — |
| Wartrace Pike | — | — |
| Madison Street | — | — |
| West Carroll Street | — | — |
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 Johnson, 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
·
8 sec
·
Lane Parkway
4
Continue on East Lane Street
479 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Lane Street
5
Continue on North Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
6
Turn left onto East Depot Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Depot Street
7
Continue on Wartrace Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wartrace Pike
8
Continue on East Depot Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Depot Street
9
Turn right onto Madison Street
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Madison Street
10
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
11
Merge slight left
8.0 mi
·
9 min
12
Turn left onto West Carroll Street
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Carroll Street
13
Turn right onto South Anderson Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Anderson Street
14
Continue on Forrest Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrest Boulevard
15
Continue on Wattendorf Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wattendorf Highway
16
Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Wattendorf Memorial Highway
17
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
18
Merge slight left onto I 24
68 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 24
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Knoxville
20
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 322: Sweetwater
22
Turn left onto Oakland Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Oakland Road
23
Turn left onto Raby Town Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Raby Town Road
24
Keep slight left to continue on Raby Town Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Raby Town Road
25
Continue on Raby Town Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Raby Town Road
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.8 miles from Shelbyville, TN, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
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 39 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.8 miles or 1h 28m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnson, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, TN
This is one driving day of about 175.5 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Shelbyville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.8 mi from Shelbyville, TN · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.8 miles from Shelbyville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Johnson, TN
The final approach into Johnson, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Johnson, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.44 one way
$54.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.13 | $60.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.77 | $67.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.75 | $77.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.43 | $8.42 |
| Efficient EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.36 | $7.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.57 | $11.23 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Johnson, TN
Evening in Johnson on Friday
Local time
7:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
26 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
2h 56m 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 Johnson, TN covers 175.5 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Spring Street, Lane Parkway, East Lane Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.8 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 $27.44 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Shelbyville, TN to Johnson, TN is easy. At 2h 56m 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 Johnson, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shelbyville, TN to Johnson, 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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