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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on North 1st Street
1133 ft · 25 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West College Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West College Street
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right
31.1 mi · 36 min
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Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard
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Turn right onto Water Street
2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Mississippi Highway 2
1 mi · 1 min · Mississippi Highway 2
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Highway 2
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mississippi Highway 2
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Take the ramp left toward US 45 South, MS 2 West: Tupelo
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 2 West, US 72: Corinth
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 West, MS 2 West: Walnut, Memphis
77 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Highway 72
43.1 mi · 50 min · United States Highway 72
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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 Pulaski 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.
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.
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 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).
#1 Pulaski
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,524 |
| Coordinates | 35.1998000, -87.0308400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Collierville
Town in Tennessee
| Population | 51,441 |
| Coordinates | 35.0420400, -89.6645300 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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