How far is Sweetwater, TN from Collierville, TN?

The driving distance from Sweetwater, TN to Collierville, TN is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.79 mi
02h 40m
Flight
118.89 mi
191.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.89 mi
Kilometers
191.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.79 mi
Kilometers
249.11 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collierville
Mon, Apr 20, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Sweetwater
Mon, Apr 20, 7:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sweetwater
2026-04-20T02:12
Arrive Collierville
Mon, Apr 20, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sweetwater
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jackson
TN

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

From Sweetwater
77.4 mi
01h 20m
To Collierville
77.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trace Creek Road

    610 ft · 27 sec · Trace Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Waynesboro Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Waynesboro Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Trace Creek Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Trace Creek Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Linden Highway

    49.9 mi · 58 min · Linden Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  10. 10

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385

    3121 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

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

    1501 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    122 m · 5 sec · Paul W Barret Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on TN 57 West: Collierville

    619 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1198 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Rowlett Street

    22 m · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rowlett Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
68.7 mi · 44%
Linden Highway
49.9 mi · 32%
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi · 10%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 8%
Trace Creek Road
3.89 mi · 3%
I 269
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Law Road

Merge slight left

67.6 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 20m from Sweetwater
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sweetwater and Sunny near Collierville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sweetwater to Collierville?

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Sweetwater and 77.5 miles from Collierville.

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

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sweetwater and Sunny near Collierville.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

69 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

101 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Collierville. Straight-line distance: 118.89 mi (191.34 km).

Sweetwater

#1 Sweetwater

City in Tennessee

Population5,956
Coordinates35.4973000, -87.6319700
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Collierville

#2 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Trace Creek Road (-87.632268, 35.497363)
End: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.68 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.18
10.92 gal · 41.36 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.59 $41.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.22 $46.44
Premium $4.65 $25.41 $50.82
Diesel $5.30 $28.96 $57.92

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Sweetwater and Collierville. The current time is 02:12:02.

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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.