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

The driving distance from Collierville, TN to East Ridge, TN is about 291 miles (468.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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
290.96 mi
05h 48m
Flight
249.65 mi
401.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.65 mi
Kilometers
401.77 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.96 mi
Kilometers
468.26 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Ridge
Sat, Apr 11, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Collierville
Sun, Apr 12, 2:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collierville
2026-04-11T14:59
Arrive East Ridge
Sat, Apr 11, 8:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:49 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 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
Minor Hill
TN

City in Giles County, Tennessee, United States

From Collierville
145.3 mi
02h 54m
To East Ridge
145.6 mi
02h 54m

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
82°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 Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 2 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

    31 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 72 East
102 mi · 35%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
95.8 mi · 33%
I-24 East
31.2 mi · 11%
Joe Wheeler Highway
28.8 mi · 10%
Wheeler Highway
8.36 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Northeast
1.83 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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
249.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minor Hill
02h 54m from Collierville
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collierville and Sunny near East Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291 miles (468.3 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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 145.3 miles from Collierville and 145.6 miles from East Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.73 one way or $77.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 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 Ridge, 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 Ridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collierville and East Ridge. Straight-line distance: 249.65 mi (401.77 km).

Collierville

#1 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

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

#2 East Ridge

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population20,979
Coordinates35.0142400, -85.2519000
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Collierville (-89.66453, 35.04204)
End: East Ridge (-85.2519, 35.01424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.87 L · about $38.73
Round trip
$77.46
20.54 gal · 77.74 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.73 $77.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.68 $87.36
Premium $4.65 $47.80 $95.59
Diesel $5.30 $54.47 $108.94

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 Ridge, TN. The current time in Collierville is 14:59:58, although it is 15:59:58 in East Ridge.

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.