How far is Collierville, TN from East Brainerd, TN?

The driving distance from Collierville, TN to East Brainerd, TN is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.32 mi
06h 01m
Flight
255.44 mi
411.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.44 mi
Kilometers
411.09 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.32 mi
Kilometers
480.1 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Brainerd
Sat, Apr 11, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Collierville
Sun, Apr 12, 1:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collierville
2026-04-11T13:31
Arrive East Brainerd
Sat, Apr 11, 7:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 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
11:58 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
Minor Hill
TN

City in Giles County, Tennessee, United States

From Collierville
149 mi
03h 00m
To East Brainerd
149.3 mi
03h 00m

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
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Collierville and East Brainerd.

  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

    33.1 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 320 East

    1760 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Brainerd Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Brainerd Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Graysville Road

    3217 ft · 2 min · Graysville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Iris Drive

    146 m · 21 sec · Iris Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iris Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 72 East
102 mi · 34%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
95.8 mi · 32%
I-24 East
33.3 mi · 11%
Joe Wheeler Highway
28.8 mi · 10%
Wheeler Highway
8.36 mi · 3%
I 75 North
2.27 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

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
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
255.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minor Hill
03h 00m from Collierville
Leave By
11:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collierville and Sunny near East Brainerd.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Collierville to East Brainerd?

The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Minor Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149 miles from Collierville and 149.3 miles from East Brainerd.

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

The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 $39.71 one way or $79.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Collierville and East Brainerd, 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 East Brainerd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collierville and East Brainerd. Straight-line distance: 255.44 mi (411.09 km).

Collierville

#1 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
East Brainerd

#2 East Brainerd

Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States

Population15,114
Coordinates34.9959100, -85.1502300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Collierville (-89.66453, 35.04204)
End: East Brainerd (-85.15023, 34.99591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.85 L · about $39.71
Round trip
$79.42
21.06 gal · 79.7 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.71 $79.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.78 $89.57
Premium $4.65 $49.01 $98.01
Diesel $5.30 $55.85 $111.70

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Collierville, TN and East Brainerd, TN. The current time in Collierville is 13:31:57, although it is 14:31:57 in East Brainerd.

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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.