How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Collierville, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Collierville, TN is about 293.3 miles (472 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.27 mi
05h 54m
Flight
249.72 mi
401.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.72 mi
Kilometers
401.89 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.27 mi
Kilometers
471.97 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collierville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 PM CDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Mon, Apr 20, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-19T14:08
Arrive Collierville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
5:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:00 PM EDT
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 East Chattanooga
146.5 mi
02h 57m
To Collierville
146.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Collierville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 11 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Glass Street

    1871 ft · 38 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dodson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    717 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Willow Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willow Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    109 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Kelley Street

    2993 ft · 1 min · South Kelley Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    889 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

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

    977 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Cedar Avenue

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 72

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    44.4 mi · 53 min

  24. 24

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

    47 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    581 ft · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East South Street

    132 m · 17 sec · East South Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1156 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Rowlett Street

    22 m · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rowlett Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bee Line Highway
85 mi · 29%
John T Reid Parkway
71.9 mi · 25%
Highway 72
55.3 mi · 19%
South Kelley Street
29.7 mi · 10%
US 72 West
22.7 mi · 8%
North Cedar Avenue
17.8 mi · 6%
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
249.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minor Hill
02h 57m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
5:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Collierville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Collierville?

The road trip is about 293.3 miles (472 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 146.5 miles from East Chattanooga and 146.8 miles from Collierville.

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

The direct path is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.03 one way or $78.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Chattanooga and Collierville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Collierville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Collierville. Straight-line distance: 249.72 mi (401.89 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Collierville

#2 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Collierville (-89.66453, 35.04204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.35 gal
39.17 L · about $39.03
Round trip
$78.06
20.7 gal · 78.34 L
Estimated CO2
92 kg one way
Round trip: 184 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.03 $78.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.02 $88.04
Premium $4.65 $48.17 $96.34
Diesel $5.30 $54.90 $109.79

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chattanooga, TN and Collierville, TN. The current time in East Chattanooga is 14:08:55, although it is 13:08:55 in Collierville.

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.