How far is Arlington, TN from Collierville, TN?

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to Collierville, TN is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.55 mi
02h 50m
Flight
140.44 mi
226.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.44 mi
Kilometers
226.02 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.55 mi
Kilometers
279.3 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collierville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-18T22:01
Arrive Collierville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Medina
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Arlington
86.7 mi
01h 25m
To Collierville
86.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Collierville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Collierville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Roby Street

    9 m · 7 sec · West Roby Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    566 ft · 26 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Continue on North Church Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    15.3 mi · 23 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385

    3121 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi

    1501 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    122 m · 5 sec · Paul W Barret Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on TN 57 West: Collierville

    619 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1198 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Rowlett Street

    22 m · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rowlett Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Collierville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
152 mi · 87%
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.33 mi · 1%
I 269
0.87 mi
North Church Street
0.52 mi
I 269 East
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
01h 25m from Arlington
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Collierville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Collierville?

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Arlington and 86.9 miles from Collierville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Collierville.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Medina, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medina.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

56 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

81 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Collierville. Straight-line distance: 140.44 mi (226.02 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,748
Coordinates36.3145000, -87.7130800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Collierville

#2 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: West Roby Street (-87.713078, 36.314523)
End: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.18 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.36 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Collierville. The current time is 22:01:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.