How far is Collegedale, TN from Collierville, TN?

The driving distance from Collegedale, TN to Collierville, TN is about 347.5 miles (559.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
347.53 mi
05h 11m
Flight
260.99 mi
420.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.99 mi
Kilometers
420.02 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.53 mi
Kilometers
559.29 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collierville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Collegedale
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collegedale
2026-04-18T00:23
Arrive Collierville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collegedale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Minor Hill
TN

City in Giles County, Tennessee, United States

From Collegedale
152.5 mi
02h 36m
To Collierville
195 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colcord Drive

    21 m · 8 sec · Colcord Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apison Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Apison Pike

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Apison Pike

    3 mi · 5 min · Apison Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Volkswagen Drive

    1506 ft · 43 sec · Volkswagen Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1571 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    33.3 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg

    977 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Cedar Avenue

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · John T Reid Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 72

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    44.4 mi · 53 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis

    47 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    581 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East South Street

    132 m · 17 sec · East South Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1156 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Rowlett Street

    22 m · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rowlett Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collegedale 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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bee Line Highway
85 mi · 24%
John T Reid Parkway
71.9 mi · 21%
Highway 72
55.3 mi · 16%
Chattanooga
33.3 mi · 10%
US 72 West
22.7 mi · 7%
North Cedar Avenue
17.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

John T Reid Parkway

Continue on John T Reid Parkway

69.9 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.5 mi
261 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minor Hill
02h 36m from Collegedale
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Collegedale and Sunny near Collierville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 347.5 miles (559.3 km) and usually takes 05h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Minor Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Collegedale and 195 miles from Collierville.

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

The direct path is about 261 miles (420 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.23 one way or $92.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collegedale and Collierville. Straight-line distance: 260.99 mi (420.02 km).

Collegedale

#1 Collegedale

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,400
Coordinates35.0531300, -85.0502300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Collierville

#2 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Industrial Drive (-85.049988, 35.053092)
End: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.26 gal
46.42 L · about $46.23
Round trip
$92.46
24.52 gal · 92.84 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 217.9 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.23 $92.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.14 $104.28
Premium $4.65 $57.06 $114.12
Diesel $5.30 $65.03 $130.05

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Collegedale, TN and Collierville, TN. The current time in Collegedale is 00:23:28, although it is 23:23:28 in Collierville.

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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.