Distance from Loafers Glory, North Carolina to Upper Shell Creek, Tennessee

Loafers Glory Upper Shell Creek
Total Distance
26.4 mi
(42.4 km)
Travel Time
46 minutes

The driving distance from Loafers Glory, North Carolina to Upper Shell Creek, Tennessee is 26.4 mi (42.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 8.6 mi (13.8 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 46 minutes

We found 3 routes between Loafers Glory and Upper Shell Creek.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
NC-226 N and Hughes Gap Rd
23.9 mi
38.5 km
46 minutes
NC-226 N
26.4 mi
42.4 km
46 minutes
NC-261 N and TN-143 N
27.7 mi
44.6 km
51 minutes

Route Directions

9.9 mi
14 min
Continue on Hughes Gap Rd to Carter County
7.3 mi
15 min
Continue on TN-143 to Shell Creek Rd
7 mi
10 min
Continue on Shell Creek Rd. Drive to Teaberry Rd
2.2 mi
4 min

Route Directions

0.6 mi
1 min
1.4 mi
3 min
Continue on NC-261 N to Carter County
21.9 mi
36 min
Drive to Teaberry Rd
3.8 mi
10 min

Route Directions

9.9 mi
14 min
Continue on Hughes Gap Rd to Carter County
7.3 mi
15 min
3 mi
4 min
Drive to Teaberry Rd
3.8 mi
10 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Loafers Glory, North Carolina to Upper Shell Creek, Tennessee covers 23.9 miles (39 km) in a northeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 46 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (24-28 miles / 39-45 km). The primary route shown here saves 6 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During night weekday travel, expect minimal traffic congestion with average speeds around 32 mph (51 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Loafers Glory

Starting Point

Bakersville, North Carolina

20 mi to destination

1 mi
Cooktown, North Carolina

Traveled 5 mi from origin

1 mi
Glen Ayre, North Carolina

15 mi to destination

1 mi
Burbank, Tennessee

Traveled 15 mi from origin

1 mi
Evergreen, Tennessee

Traveled 20 mi from origin

1 mi
Upper Shell Creek

Destination