How far is Pulaski, TN from Collierville, TN?

The driving distance from Pulaski, TN to Collierville, TN is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
178.36 mi
03h 09m
Flight
149.23 mi
240.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.23 mi
Kilometers
240.17 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.36 mi
Kilometers
287.05 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collierville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Pulaski
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pulaski
2026-04-22T20:56
Arrive Collierville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pulaski
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
Stantonville
TN

Human settlement in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Pulaski
89.1 mi
01h 34m
To Collierville
89.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
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 Pulaski and Collierville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    1133 ft · 25 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West College Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West College Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard

    159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Mississippi Highway 2

    1 mi · 1 min · Mississippi Highway 2

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Highway 2

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mississippi Highway 2

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 45 South, MS 2 West: Tupelo

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 2 West, US 72: Corinth

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 72 West, MS 2 West: Walnut, Memphis

    77 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto United States Highway 72

    43.1 mi · 50 min · United States Highway 72

  17. 17

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

    47 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    581 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East South Street

    132 m · 17 sec · East South Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1156 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Rowlett Street

    22 m · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rowlett Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pulaski 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 25%
United States Highway 72
43.1 mi · 24%
US 72 West
22.6 mi · 13%
Mississippi Highway 2
4.42 mi · 2%
Bridge Avenue
4 mi · 2%
US 45 South
3.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lawrenceburg Highway

Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

44.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stantonville
01h 34m from Pulaski
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pulaski 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 Pulaski to Collierville?

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Stantonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Pulaski and 89.2 miles from Collierville.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Collierville. Straight-line distance: 149.23 mi (240.17 km).

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#1 Pulaski

City in Tennessee, United States

Population7,524
Coordinates35.1998000, -87.0308400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Collierville

#2 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Street (-87.030653, 35.19974)
End: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.83 L · about $23.76
Round trip
$47.51
12.6 gal · 47.66 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.76 $47.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.79 $53.59
Premium $4.65 $29.32 $58.64
Diesel $5.30 $33.42 $66.83

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 Pulaski and Collierville. The current time is 20:56:46.

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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.