How far is Collierville, TN from Sweetwater, TN?
The driving distance from Collierville, TN to Sweetwater, TN is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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.
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Collierville and Sweetwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville and Sweetwater.
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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
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington
919 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Law Road
1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Trace Creek Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Trace Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waynesboro Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Waynesboro Highway
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Turn straight onto Trace Creek Road
610 ft · 27 sec · Trace Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trace Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Collierville and Sweetwater.
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
67.5 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Clear leaving Collierville and Sunny near Sweetwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Collierville to Sweetwater?
The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Collierville and 77.3 miles from Sweetwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Collierville and Sunny near Sweetwater.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Collierville and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 118.89 mi (191.34 km).
#1 Collierville
Town in Tennessee
| Population | 51,441 |
| Coordinates | 35.0420400, -89.6645300 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sweetwater
City in Tennessee
| Population | 5,956 |
| Coordinates | 35.4973000, -87.6319700 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-87.63197, 35.4973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.36 | $50.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
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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