How far is Collierville, TN from Athens, TN?
The driving distance from Collierville, TN to Athens, TN is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Collierville and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville and Athens.
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Start on North Rowlett Street
98 m · 17 sec · North Rowlett Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth
57.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1115 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
44 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway
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Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway
20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
92.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
46.6 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 30: Athens, Decatur
1574 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Decatur Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike
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Continue on Green Street
2926 ft · 53 sec · Green Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
766 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Collierville and Athens.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Continue straight
92.8 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Collierville and Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Collierville to Athens?
The road trip is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?
Ardmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.2 miles from Collierville and 172.6 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 CDT. 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 $45.89 one way or $91.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Collierville and Athens, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collierville and Sunny near Athens.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Collierville and Athens. Straight-line distance: 287.49 mi (462.67 km).
#1 Collierville
Town in Tennessee
| Population | 51,441 |
| Coordinates | 35.0420400, -89.6645300 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 14,120 |
| Coordinates | 35.4428500, -84.5929900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-84.59299, 35.44285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $45.89 | $91.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.76 | $103.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.64 | $113.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.55 | $129.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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