How far is Collierville, TN from Bristol, TN?

The driving distance from Collierville, TN to Bristol, TN is about 493.2 miles (793.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 432.2 miles (695.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
493.18 mi
09h 02m
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
493.18 mi
Kilometers
793.69 km
Drive Time
09h 02m

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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 09h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 PM EDT
Return by in Collierville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collierville
2026-04-19T03:59
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:03 PM to 5:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collierville
8:00 PM CDT
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 Collierville
246.2 mi
04h 31m
To Bristol
246.9 mi
04h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    181.7 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58, US 421: Bristol, Gate City

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Gate City Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gate City Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
394 mi · 80%
I 81 North
76.3 mi · 15%
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
East Poplar Avenue
1.77 mi
West State Street
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

182 mi · 03h 16m

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
09h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
432.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
04h 31m from Collierville
Leave By
5:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Collierville and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 493.2 miles (793.7 km) and usually takes 09h 02m 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 246.2 miles from Collierville and 246.9 miles from Bristol.

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 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 $65.62 one way or $131.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Collierville and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

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 Collierville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 432.24 mi (695.62 km).

Collierville

#1 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

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

#2 Bristol

City in Tennessee

Population27,142
Coordinates36.5951100, -82.1887400
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: Collierville (-89.66453, 35.04204)
End: Bristol (-82.18874, 36.59511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 794 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 51m
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
17.4 gal
65.88 L · about $65.62
Round trip
$131.23
34.8 gal · 131.76 L
Estimated CO2
154.6 kg one way
Round trip: 309.3 kg / 682 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $65.62 $131.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $74.00 $148.00
Premium $4.65 $80.98 $161.96
Diesel $5.30 $92.29 $184.58

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Collierville, TN and Bristol, TN. The current time in Collierville is 03:59:08, although it is 04:59:08 in Bristol.

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.