How far is Collierville, TN from Covington, TN?

The driving distance from Collierville, TN to Covington, TN is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.31 mi
01h 05m
Flight
36.1 mi
58.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.1 mi
Kilometers
58.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.31 mi
Kilometers
72.92 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Sat, Apr 11, 4:05 PM CDT
Return by in Collierville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collierville
2026-04-11T14:59
Arrive Covington
Sat, Apr 11, 4:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collierville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Arlington
TN

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Collierville
22.7 mi
00h 32m
To Covington
22.6 mi
00h 32m

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
84°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 Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Paul W Barret Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Paul W Barret Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Arlington, Memphis

    951 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    12.3 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3115 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on George D Gracey Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · George D Gracey Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Liberty Avenue

    2537 ft · 44 sec · East Liberty Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Court Square

    38 m · 6 sec · West Court Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Court Square

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi · 34%
George D Gracey Highway
10.7 mi · 24%
Paul W Barret Parkway
2.49 mi · 5%
East Poplar Avenue
1.77 mi · 4%
East Street
1.08 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

Merge slight left onto Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 32m from Collierville
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collierville and Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Collierville and 22.6 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

40 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

98 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collierville and Covington. Straight-line distance: 36.1 mi (58.09 km).

Collierville

#1 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

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

#2 Covington

City in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,810
Coordinates35.5642500, -89.6464700
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Collierville (-89.66453, 35.04204)
End: Covington (-89.64647, 35.56425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 Covington. The current time is 14:59:34.

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.