How far is Memphis, TN from Collierville, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Collierville, TN is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.82 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.97 mi
36.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.97 mi
Kilometers
36.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.82 mi
Kilometers
51.21 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collierville
Wed, Apr 22, 4:04 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Wed, Apr 22, 4:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-22T15:28
Arrive Collierville
Wed, Apr 22, 4:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Germantown
TN

City in Shelby County, Tennessee

From Memphis
14.1 mi
00h 18m
To Collierville
17.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Poplar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pauline Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Pauline Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East E. H. Crump Boulevard

    826 ft · 14 sec · East E. H. Crump Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Lamar Avenue

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Lamar Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 240: Nashville, Saint Louis

    131 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 240 East: Nashville

    1589 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Bill Morris Parkway

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Bill Morris Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth

    1557 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 72 West: Collierville

    104 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    2664 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    581 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East South Street

    132 m · 17 sec · East South Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1156 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Rowlett Street

    22 m · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rowlett Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bill Morris Parkway
13.9 mi · 44%
Lamar Avenue
5.51 mi · 17%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
3.53 mi · 11%
Poplar Avenue
1.12 mi · 4%
North Pauline Street
1 mi · 3%
SR 385 East
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bill Morris Parkway

Continue on Bill Morris Parkway

13.9 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 18m from Memphis
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis 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 Memphis to Collierville?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Memphis and 17.7 miles from Collierville.

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

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Germantown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Central Station

23 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Collierville. Straight-line distance: 22.97 mi (36.96 km).

Memphis

#1 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Collierville

#2 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)
End: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Collierville. The current time is 15:28:51.

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.