How far is Collierville, TN from McMinnville, TN?
The driving distance from Collierville, TN to McMinnville, TN is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Collierville and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville and McMinnville.
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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
150.4 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro
1308 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
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Turn right onto John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
683 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Sparta Street
984 ft · 28 sec · Sparta Street
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Turn left onto Walling Street
107 m · 15 sec · Walling Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walling Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Collierville and McMinnville.
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
150 mi · 02h 42m
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 McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Collierville to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 135.6 miles from Collierville and 136 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Collierville and Sunny near McMinnville.
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 McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 223.86 mi (360.26 km).
#1 Collierville
Town in Tennessee
| Population | 51,441 |
| Coordinates | 35.0420400, -89.6645300 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMinnville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 13,776 |
| Coordinates | 35.6834000, -85.7699800 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: McMinnville (-85.76998, 35.6834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.13 | $72.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.74 | $81.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.59 | $89.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.81 | $101.62 |
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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