How far is Collierville, TN from Dunlap, TN?

The driving distance from Collierville, TN to Dunlap, TN is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.3 miles (390 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.93 mi
05h 54m
Flight
242.34 mi
390.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.34 mi
Kilometers
390.01 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.93 mi
Kilometers
466.59 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunlap
Wed, Apr 15, 12:49 PM CDT
Return by in Collierville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collierville
2026-04-15T06:54
Arrive Dunlap
Wed, Apr 15, 12:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Minor Hill
TN

City in Giles County, Tennessee, United States

From Collierville
144.8 mi
02h 57m
To Dunlap
145.1 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Rowlett Street

    98 m · 17 sec · North Rowlett Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth

    47 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1115 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    44 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway

    20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 28: Jasper, Dunlap

    1577 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Rankin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rankin Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 72 East
102 mi · 35%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
95.8 mi · 33%
Joe Wheeler Highway
28.8 mi · 10%
Primary SR 28
20.9 mi · 7%
Wheeler Highway
8.36 mi · 3%
I-24 East
3.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
242.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minor Hill
02h 57m from Collierville
Leave By
5:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Collierville and Partly Cloudy near Dunlap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Minor Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Collierville and 145.1 miles from Dunlap.

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

The direct path is about 242.3 miles (390 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 5:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Collierville and Partly Cloudy near Dunlap.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collierville and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 242.34 mi (390.01 km).

Collierville

#1 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

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

#2 Dunlap

City in Tennessee, USA

Population5,237
Coordinates35.3714600, -85.3905200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Collierville (-89.66453, 35.04204)
End: Dunlap (-85.39052, 35.37146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.73 L · about $38.58
Round trip
$77.15
20.46 gal · 77.46 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.58 $77.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.51 $87.02
Premium $4.65 $47.61 $95.22
Diesel $5.30 $54.26 $108.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Collierville and Dunlap. The current time is 06:54:40.

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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.