There are
839 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Shelbyville, KY
That's the driving distance. It would take 16 hours 7 mins to go from Lakeland, Florida to Shelbyville, Kentucky.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Shelbyville, KY) is 727.78 mi.
839 mi = 1,349.59 kms