Lebanon, Tennessee to Shelbyville, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

150.4 miles 242 km · straight line
188 miles estimated 302.5 km · driving distance
3h 47min estimated drive time
$18 - $22 estimated fuel cost
~48min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lebanon, Tennessee from Shelbyville, Kentucky?

The distance from Lebanon, Tennessee to Shelbyville, Kentucky is 150.4 miles (242 km) as the crow flies. Shelbyville, Kentucky is located NNE of Lebanon, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 188 miles, taking about 3h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States — Lebanon, Tennessee in Tennessee and Shelbyville, Kentucky in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lebanon, Tennessee and Shelbyville, Kentucky. 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.

How to Get from Lebanon, Tennessee to Shelbyville, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 47min $18 - $22 Flexible stops
Fly ~48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 32min $15–$28* Budget
Train ~3h 36min $23–$66* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lebanon, Tennessee & Shelbyville, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Lebanon, Tennessee
36.21°N, 86.29°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
Shelbyville, Kentucky
38.21°N, 85.22°W
America/New_York
232m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 50 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 165.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients