Madison, Alabama to Shelbyville, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

56.5 miles 91 km · straight line
73.5 miles estimated 118.3 km · driving distance
1h 29min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Alabama from Shelbyville, Tennessee?

The distance from Madison, Alabama to Shelbyville, Tennessee is 56.5 miles (91 km) as the crow flies. Shelbyville, Tennessee is located NNE of Madison, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.5 miles, taking about 1h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Alabama in Alabama and Shelbyville, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Madison, Alabama 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.

How to Get from Madison, Alabama to Shelbyville, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 29min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 47min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Alabama & Shelbyville, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Shelbyville, Tennessee
35.48°N, 86.46°W
America/Chicago
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 440.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients