How far is Collierville, TN from Pulaski, TN?

The driving distance from Collierville, TN to Pulaski, TN is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.51 mi
03h 41m
Flight
149.23 mi
240.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.23 mi
Kilometers
240.17 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.51 mi
Kilometers
287.29 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pulaski
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Return by in Collierville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collierville
2026-04-22T22:19
Arrive Pulaski
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:36 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
Stantonville
TN

Human settlement in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Collierville
89.2 mi
01h 50m
To Pulaski
89.4 mi
01h 50m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.2 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward US 45 North, MS 2 East: Jackson, Tenn.

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 2 East: Savannah TN

    2189 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Mississippi Highway 2

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mississippi Highway 2

  9. 9

    Continue on Mississippi Highway 2

    1 mi · 1 min · Mississippi Highway 2

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2218 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Wayne Road

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  19. 19

    Continue on West College Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West College Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1133 ft · 21 sec · South 1st Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 25%
US 72 East
43.3 mi · 24%
Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 17%
Mississippi Highway 2
15.8 mi · 9%
US 45 North
3.5 mi · 2%
West College Street
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

United States Route 64

Continue on United States Route 64

44.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stantonville
01h 50m from Collierville
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Collierville and Sunny near Pulaski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Stantonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Collierville and 89.4 miles from Pulaski.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collierville and Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 149.23 mi (240.17 km).

Collierville

#1 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pulaski

City in Tennessee, United States

Population7,524
Coordinates35.1998000, -87.0308400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Collierville (-89.66453, 35.04204)
End: Pulaski (-87.03084, 35.1998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.85 L · about $23.76
Round trip
$47.51
12.6 gal · 47.7 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.76 $47.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.79 $53.59
Premium $4.65 $29.32 $58.64
Diesel $5.30 $33.42 $66.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Collierville and Pulaski. The current time is 22:19:51.

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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.