How far is Collierville, TN from Arlington, TN?

The driving distance from Collierville, TN to Arlington, TN is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.23 mi
03h 30m
Flight
140.44 mi
226.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
173.23 mi
Kilometers
278.78 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Apr 11, 6:30 PM CDT
Return by in Collierville
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collierville
2026-04-11T15:00
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Apr 11, 6:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collierville
9:00 PM CDT
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
Medina
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Collierville
86.6 mi
01h 45m
To Arlington
86.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Rowlett Street

    98 m · 19 sec · North Rowlett Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    75 m · 13 sec · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    117 m · 21 sec · East Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    966 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Poplar Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    925 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Linden, Waverly

    1027 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    15.5 mi · 23 min · State Highway 13

  14. 14

    Continue on South Church Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    566 ft · 27 sec · Arlington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Roby Street

    9 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
118 mi · 68%
State Highway 13
34.4 mi · 20%
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi · 9%
East Main Street
2.33 mi · 1%
East Poplar Avenue
1.77 mi · 1%
South Church Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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 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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
01h 45m from Collierville
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collierville and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Collierville and 86.7 miles from Arlington.

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 32.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collierville and Sunny near Arlington.

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 Collierville and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 140.44 mi (226.02 km).

Collierville

#1 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,748
Coordinates36.3145000, -87.7130800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Collierville (-89.66453, 35.04204)
End: Arlington (-87.71308, 36.3145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
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
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.99 $51.97
Premium $4.65 $28.44 $56.87
Diesel $5.30 $32.41 $64.81

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Collierville and Arlington. The current time is 15:00:05.

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.