How far is Collierville, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Collierville, TN to Memphis, TN is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.62 mi
00h 35m
Flight
22.97 mi
36.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.97 mi
Kilometers
36.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.62 mi
Kilometers
50.88 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Wed, Apr 22, 5:37 PM CDT
Return by in Collierville
Wed, Apr 22, 6:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collierville
2026-04-22T17:01
Arrive Memphis
Wed, Apr 22, 5:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Collierville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Germantown
TN

City in Shelby County, Tennessee

From Collierville
14 mi
00h 17m
To Memphis
17.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2846 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bill Morris Parkway

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Bill Morris Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Miss

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham

    1106 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 78 West: Lamar Avenue

    729 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Prescott Street

    1123 ft · 19 sec · South Prescott Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    79 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lamar Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lamar Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Pauline Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Pauline Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Poplar Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bill Morris Parkway
13.8 mi · 44%
Lamar Avenue
5.18 mi · 16%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
3.29 mi · 10%
Poplar Avenue
1.12 mi · 4%
I 240 West
1.02 mi · 3%
North Center Street
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bill Morris Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bill Morris Parkway

13.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 17m from Collierville
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Collierville and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Collierville and 17.6 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Collierville and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Germantown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Central Station

23 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collierville and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 22.97 mi (36.96 km).

Collierville

#1 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

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

#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.37
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.19 $8.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.72 $9.44
Premium $4.65 $5.17 $10.33
Diesel $5.30 $5.89 $11.77

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Collierville and Memphis. The current time is 17:01:40.

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.