New River Gorge to Shelbyville, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New River Gorge from Shelbyville, Tennessee?

The distance from New River Gorge to Shelbyville, Tennessee is 347 miles (558.4 km) as the crow flies. Shelbyville, Tennessee is located WSW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416.4 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia and Shelbyville, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for New River Gorge 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.