How far is Collierville, TN from Lafayette, TN?
The driving distance from Collierville, TN to Lafayette, TN is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Collierville and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville and Lafayette.
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Start on North Rowlett Street
98 m · 19 sec · North Rowlett Street
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Turn right onto North Center Street
75 m · 13 sec · North Center Street
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Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
117 m · 21 sec · East Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
966 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Poplar Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Avenue
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Continue straight
925 ft · 20 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
181.7 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1986 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Long Hollow Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike
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Continue on Red River Road
1863 ft · 34 sec · Red River Road
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Turn left onto Nashville Pike
1055 ft · 25 sec · Nashville Pike
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Continue on West Broadway
17 mi · 22 min · West Broadway
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Turn right
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto College Street
2599 ft · 53 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Public Square
32 m · 3 sec · Public Square
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
159 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Collierville and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Collierville and Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Collierville to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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 129.6 miles from Collierville and 129.9 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Collierville and Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Collierville and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 228.08 mi (367.06 km).
#1 Collierville
Town in Tennessee
| Population | 51,441 |
| Coordinates | 35.0420400, -89.6645300 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
Human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 36.5211600, -86.0263700 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette (-86.02637, 36.52116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $34.50 | $69.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.91 | $77.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.58 | $85.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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