How far is Dunlap, TN from Collierville, TN?

The driving distance from Dunlap, TN to Collierville, TN is about 318.5 miles (512.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.3 miles (390 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
318.5 mi
05h 02m
Flight
242.34 mi
390.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.34 mi
Kilometers
390.01 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.5 mi
Kilometers
512.58 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collierville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM CDT
Return by in Dunlap
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunlap
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Collierville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunlap
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
Minor Hill
TN

City in Giles County, Tennessee, United States

From Dunlap
144.8 mi
02h 31m
To Collierville
173.7 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rankin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rankin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    20.6 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg

    977 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Cedar Avenue

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · John T Reid Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 72

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    44.4 mi · 53 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis

    47 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    581 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East South Street

    132 m · 17 sec · East South Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1156 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Rowlett Street

    22 m · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rowlett Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bee Line Highway
85 mi · 27%
John T Reid Parkway
71.9 mi · 23%
Highway 72
55.3 mi · 17%
US 72 West
22.7 mi · 7%
North Cedar Avenue
17.8 mi · 6%
Rankin Avenue
9.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John T Reid Parkway

Continue on John T Reid Parkway

69.9 mi · 01h 20m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.2 mi
242.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minor Hill
02h 31m from Dunlap
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunlap and Mostly Sunny near Collierville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318.5 miles (512.6 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Minor Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Dunlap and 173.7 miles from Collierville.

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

The direct path is about 242.3 miles (390 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.39 one way or $84.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunlap and Collierville. Straight-line distance: 242.34 mi (390.01 km).

Dunlap

#1 Dunlap

City in Tennessee, USA

Population5,237
Coordinates35.3714600, -85.3905200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Collierville

#2 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Rankin Avenue (-85.390559, 35.371471)
End: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.24 gal
42.54 L · about $42.39
Round trip
$84.77
22.48 gal · 85.08 L
Estimated CO2
99.9 kg one way
Round trip: 199.8 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.39 $84.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.80 $95.61
Premium $4.65 $52.31 $104.62
Diesel $5.30 $59.62 $119.23

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 Dunlap and Collierville. The current time is 00:15:44.

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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.