How far is Collierville, TN from Cookeville, TN?

The driving distance from Collierville, TN to Cookeville, TN is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
281.39 mi
05h 13m
Flight
246.32 mi
396.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.32 mi
Kilometers
396.42 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.39 mi
Kilometers
452.86 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cookeville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM CDT
Return by in Collierville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collierville
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Cookeville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Collierville
140.5 mi
02h 36m
To Cookeville
140.9 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 135: Cookeville

    1068 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Willow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Willow Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Dixie Avenue

    82 m · 12 sec · South Dixie Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
258 mi · 92%
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
South Willow Avenue
2.13 mi · 1%
East Poplar Avenue
1.77 mi · 1%
West Spring Street
0.64 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

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
246.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
02h 36m from Collierville
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Collierville and Sunny near Cookeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.5 miles from Collierville and 140.9 miles from Cookeville.

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

The direct path is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collierville and Cookeville. Straight-line distance: 246.32 mi (396.42 km).

Collierville

#1 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

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

#2 Cookeville

City in Tennessee, United States

Population35,060
Coordinates36.1628400, -85.5016400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Collierville (-89.66453, 35.04204)
End: Cookeville (-85.50164, 36.16284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.59 L · about $37.45
Round trip
$74.89
19.86 gal · 75.18 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.45 $74.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.23 $84.46
Premium $4.65 $46.21 $92.43
Diesel $5.30 $52.67 $105.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Collierville and Cookeville. The current time is 02:47:25.

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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.