Flagstaff to Shelbyville, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Flagstaff from Shelbyville, Tennessee?

The distance from Flagstaff to Shelbyville, Tennessee is 1416 miles (2278.9 km) as the crow flies. Shelbyville, Tennessee is located E of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1699.3 miles, taking about 34h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Shelbyville, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff and Shelbyville, Tennessee. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.