How far is Rockwood, TN from Collierville, TN?

The driving distance from Rockwood, TN to Collierville, TN is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286 miles (460.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
336.88 mi
05h 03m
Flight
285.95 mi
460.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.95 mi
Kilometers
460.19 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.88 mi
Kilometers
542.15 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collierville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in Rockwood
Thu, Apr 16, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockwood
2026-04-16T00:25
Arrive Collierville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockwood
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
Burns
TN

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

From Rockwood
168.3 mi
02h 31m
To Collierville
168.6 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kingston Avenue

    61 m · 12 sec · North Kingston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Rockwood Street

    106 m · 24 sec · East Rockwood Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Gateway Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Gateway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    115.8 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    182.2 mi · 3 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385

    3121 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi

    1501 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    122 m · 5 sec · Paul W Barret Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on TN 57 West: Collierville

    619 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1198 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Rowlett Street

    22 m · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rowlett Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
183 mi · 54%
Market Street
116 mi · 34%
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
South Gateway Avenue
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

182 mi · 03h 17m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
286 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 31m from Rockwood
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockwood 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 Rockwood to Collierville?

The road trip is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Rockwood and 168.6 miles from Collierville.

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

The direct path is about 286 miles (460.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.84 one way or $89.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rockwood and Collierville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockwood and Mostly Sunny near Collierville.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burns, 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 Burns.

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockwood and Collierville. Straight-line distance: 285.95 mi (460.19 km).

Rockwood

#1 Rockwood

City in Tennessee, United States

Population5,459
Coordinates35.8656300, -84.6849400
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Collierville

#2 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kingston Avenue (-84.685031, 35.865715)
End: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 542 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.89 gal
45 L · about $44.84
Round trip
$89.67
23.78 gal · 90 L
Estimated CO2
105.7 kg one way
Round trip: 211.3 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.84 $89.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.57 $101.14
Premium $4.65 $55.34 $110.67
Diesel $5.30 $63.06 $126.13

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rockwood, TN and Collierville, TN. The current time in Rockwood is 00:25:59, although it is 23:25:59 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.