Iowa State Route 44 runs east-west across Shelby County. This is almost in the center of the county. IA St Rt 44 passes through the following towns in Shelby County. Jacksonville Harlan
Portsmouth
IA St Rt 44 is not multi-plexed in Shelby County. IA St Rt 44 intersects the following highways in Shelby County. U.S. Rt. 59, at Harlan.