Origin
Alcoa, TN
Evening in Alcoa on Sunday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alcoa, TN to Collierville, TN
Drive Time
7h 8m
Distance
384.7 mi
619 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 58m
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6 AM
7h 9m
8 AM
7h 31m
10 AM
7h 17m
12 PM
7h 14m
3 PM
7h 18m
5 PM
7h 30m
8 PM
7h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alcoa, TN
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Collierville, TN
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Trip Overview
Crossing Tennessee from Alcoa to Collierville is a straightforward journey spanning 384.7 miles across the state. Expect roughly 7 hours and 8 minutes of travel time, making this a long but manageable drive for a single day if you start early. You will primarily utilize I-40, along with the Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway and Pellissippi Parkway, to navigate the Southeast region. Budgeting approximately $58 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the trip. While it can be tackled in one go, keep in mind that the highway-focused nature of the route requires steady focus behind the wheel. It is a practical cross-state transit that connects the eastern and western edges of Tennessee efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.4 miles from Alcoa, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is defined by its high-speed, highway-focused personality, with 97% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-40, which accounts for a significant 346.8-mile stretch of the trip. Because the roads are designed for efficiency, you can expect a consistent pace throughout the journey. The transition from the parkways near Alcoa onto the main interstate system sets the rhythm for the rest of the drive. Prepare for a focused interstate experience that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 346.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.3 miles in near I 40.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 384.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
23.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Nashville
9
178.1 mi into trip
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~3h 18m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
180.3 mi into trip
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~3h 21m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
9
367.1 mi into trip
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~6h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 24A
Toward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Miss...
8
383 mi into trip
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~7h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TN 57 West: Collierville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TN 57 West: Collierville
Towns Along This Route
Between Alcoa, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.
Nashville
23.3 mi in
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~31m
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via I 40
Memphis
180.3 mi in
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~3h 21m
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via I 40
Louisville
181.3 mi in
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~3h 23m
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via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 346.8 mi | 6h 15m |
| Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Pellissippi Parkway | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North Wright Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| TN 57 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Alcoa Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Edison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 346.8 mi, about 6h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alcoa, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on Springbrook Road
23 ft
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1 sec
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Springbrook Road
2
Continue on Springbrook Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
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Springbrook Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
94 ft
·
3 sec
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Springbrook Road
4
Turn left onto Springbrook Road
115 ft
·
3 sec
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Springbrook Road
5
Continue on East Edison Street
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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East Edison Street
6
Turn left onto North Wright Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
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North Wright Road
7
Take the ramp
263 ft
·
8 sec
8
Merge onto US 129; TN 115
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Alcoa Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 140 North
10
Merge onto I 140
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Pellissippi Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 40; I 75
7.2 mi
·
8 min
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I 40; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
I 40
Toward Nashville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 40
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 210A
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
182 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 24-25
Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 269, TN 385
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 24A
Toward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
Use the right lane.
24
Merge onto I 269
401 ft
·
5 sec
·
Paul W Barret Parkway
25
Continue on I 269
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward TN 57 West: Collierville
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn straight onto TN 57
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 57
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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North Main Street
30
Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
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North Rowlett Street
31
Arrive at destination
North Rowlett Street
Trip Plan
Planning for two scheduled stops will help you break up the 7-hour transit and keep your energy levels consistent. Since this is a highway-heavy trek, try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the busier stretches of I-40. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you progress, keeping that $58 estimate in mind for total costs. Because you have the flexibility to complete this in one day, focus on pacing yourself rather than rushing the long stretches. A helpful tip for this specific route is to coordinate your two stops around the middle of your journey to ensure you remain refreshed for the final miles leading into Collierville.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.4 miles from Alcoa, TN, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 346.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 85 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.4 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collierville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alcoa, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alcoa, TN
This is one driving day of about 384.7 miles and 7h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Alcoa, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 346.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192.4 mi from Alcoa, TN · 3h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.4 miles from Alcoa, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 346.8 miles.
Arriving in Collierville, TN
The final approach into Collierville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Collierville, TN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.43 one way
$116.86 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.41 | $128.83 |
| premium | $4.80 | $72.62 | $145.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.47 | $170.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.4 | 1 | $40.39 | $18.47 |
| Efficient EV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.66 | $15.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.9 | 1 | $53.86 | $24.62 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Collierville, TN
Evening in Collierville on Sunday
Local time
6:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 8m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alcoa, TN to Collierville, TN covers 384.7 miles and takes about 7h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway, Pellissippi Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.4 miles from Alcoa, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 384.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Alcoa, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.
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