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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.46 mi
05h 59m
Flight
249.65 mi
401.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.65 mi
Kilometers
401.77 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.46 mi
Kilometers
480.32 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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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 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collierville
Sat, Apr 11, 10:41 PM CDT
Return by in East Ridge
Sun, Apr 12, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Ridge
2026-04-11T17:41
Arrive Collierville
Sat, Apr 11, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
5:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Ridge
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 Ridge
149.1 mi
02h 59m
To Collierville
149.4 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta

    2869 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2681 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: East Ridge

    1283 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ringgold Road

    809 ft · 23 sec · Ringgold Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    33.3 mi · 39 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 Ridge 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bee Line Highway
85 mi · 28%
John T Reid Parkway
71.9 mi · 24%
Highway 72
55.3 mi · 19%
Chattanooga
33.3 mi · 11%
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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
249.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minor Hill
02h 59m from East Ridge
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

East Ridge

#1 East Ridge

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population20,979
Coordinates35.0142400, -85.2519000
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Collierville

#2 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ridge (-85.2519, 35.01424)
End: Collierville (-89.66453, 35.04204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.87 L · about $39.71
Round trip
$79.42
21.06 gal · 79.74 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Ridge, TN and Collierville, TN. The current time in East Ridge is 17:41:25, although it is 16:41:25 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.