How far is Bristol, TN from Collierville, TN?

The driving distance from Bristol, TN to Collierville, TN is about 493.4 miles (794.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 432.2 miles (695.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
493.46 mi
07h 15m
Flight
432.24 mi
695.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
432.24 mi
Kilometers
695.62 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
493.46 mi
Kilometers
794.14 km
Drive Time
07h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collierville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Collierville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Bristol
246.4 mi
03h 37m
To Collierville
247 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gate City Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gate City Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    182.2 mi · 3 hr 17 min

  13. 13

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385

    3121 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

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

    1501 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    122 m · 5 sec · Paul W Barret Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

  19. 19

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

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on TN 57 West: Collierville

    619 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1198 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Rowlett Street

    22 m · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rowlett Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
236 mi · 48%
Nashville
155 mi · 31%
Gate City Highway
77 mi · 16%
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

182 mi · 03h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
432.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
03h 37m from Bristol
Leave By
9:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Collierville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 493.4 miles (794.1 km) and usually takes 07h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 246.4 miles from Bristol and 247 miles from Collierville.

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

The direct path is about 432.2 miles (695.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.65 one way or $131.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bristol and Collierville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Collierville.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gordonsville, 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 Gordonsville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Collierville. Straight-line distance: 432.24 mi (695.62 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

City in Tennessee

Population27,142
Coordinates36.5951100, -82.1887400
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Collierville

#2 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: West State Street (-82.188739, 36.595132)
End: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 794 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.41 gal
65.91 L · about $65.65
Round trip
$131.31
34.82 gal · 131.82 L
Estimated CO2
154.7 kg one way
Round trip: 309.4 kg / 682 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $65.65 $131.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $74.04 $148.09
Premium $4.65 $81.03 $162.05
Diesel $5.30 $92.34 $184.69

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bristol, TN and Collierville, TN. The current time in Bristol is 19:29:35, although it is 18:29:35 in Collierville.

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.