How far is East Ridge, TN from Collierville, TN?
The driving distance from East Ridge, TN to Collierville, TN is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Giles County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Ridge and Collierville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Ridge and Collierville.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
2869 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2681 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: East Ridge
1283 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Ringgold Road
809 ft · 23 sec · Ringgold Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
33.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
977 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on North Cedar Avenue
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Lee Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Lee Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
69.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Keep slight right
59.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Continue straight
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Highway 72
9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
44.4 mi · 53 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
581 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto South Center Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
132 m · 17 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1156 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto North Rowlett Street
22 m · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Rowlett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Ridge and Collierville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving East Ridge and Sunny near Collierville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Ridge to Collierville?
The road trip is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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 149.1 miles from East Ridge and 149.4 miles from Collierville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 5:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.71 one way or $79.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Ridge and Collierville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Ridge and Sunny near Collierville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Ridge and Collierville. Straight-line distance: 249.65 mi (401.77 km).
#1 East Ridge
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 20,979 |
| Coordinates | 35.0142400, -85.2519000 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Collierville
Town in Tennessee
| Population | 51,441 |
| Coordinates | 35.0420400, -89.6645300 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collierville (-89.66453, 35.04204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $39.71 | $79.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.78 | $89.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.01 | $98.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.85 | $111.70 |
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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