Origin
Gallatin, TN
Night in Gallatin on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gallatin, TN to Shelbyville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
67.4 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
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.
Gallatin, TN
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Shelbyville, TN
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Trip Overview
Gallatin to Shelbyville is 67.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Tennessee National Guard Parkway and SR 109, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single day's journey. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between different types of roads. This route offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| SR 109 | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| Shelbyville Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Florida Short Route | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| I 24 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Church Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Water Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 17.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallatin, TN and Shelbyville, TN.
1
Start on TN 25
67 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Water Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Water Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR 109
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 109
4
Continue on SR 109
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 109
5
Continue on SR 109
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 109
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
7
Merge onto I 840
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 53A-B
Toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 24
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81A
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 231
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 231
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
14
Merge onto US 231
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Florida Short Route
15
Continue on US 231; SR 82
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
478 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Lane Street
17
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
18
Turn right onto East Depot Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Depot Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square East
344 ft
·
20 sec
·
Public Square East
20
Continue on Public Square North
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
Public Square North
21
Arrive at destination
Public Square North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Gallatin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Water Avenue
Turn right onto South Water Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A-B
Toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville
8
36.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
43.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81A
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.54 one way
$21.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 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 | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Shelbyville, TN
Night in Shelbyville on Saturday
Local time
11:44 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
11 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
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 trip features a mixed driving profile, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Tennessee National Guard Parkway, SR 109, and Shelbyville Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 17.9 miles along the Tennessee National Guard Parkway. As you progress, the road character will likely shift, offering a varied experience from faster-paced highway driving to more local road conditions. It’s not an all-interstate grind, nor is it exclusively winding country lanes.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on Tennessee National Guard Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Water Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.4 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (South Water Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gallatin, TN to Shelbyville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.
Nashville
36.7 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 67.4 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 (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Shelbyville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (South Water Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 US Trip Planner 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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