Rome, Georgia to Shelbyville, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

112.2 miles 180.5 km · straight line
140.2 miles estimated 225.6 km · driving distance
2h 49min estimated drive time
$13 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
319° NW bearing direction

How far is Rome, Georgia from Shelbyville, Tennessee?

The distance from Rome, Georgia to Shelbyville, Tennessee is 112.2 miles (180.5 km) as the crow flies. Shelbyville, Tennessee is located NW of Rome, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 140.2 miles, taking about 2h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Rome, Georgia in Georgia and Shelbyville, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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. 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. 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 Rome, Georgia 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 Rome, Georgia to Shelbyville, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 49min $13 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 23min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 41min $17–$49* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rome, Georgia & Shelbyville, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Rome, Georgia
34.26°N, 85.16°W
America/New_York
187m 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 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 222 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients