Origin
Arlington, TN
Late night in Arlington on Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TN to Collierville, TN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TN
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Collierville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TN to Collierville, TN covers 21.9 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway, Paul W Barret Parkway, US 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 21.9 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway and Paul W Barret Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.4 miles on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway and Paul W Barret Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chester Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chester Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 70; US 79; SR 205): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Chester Street
Turn left onto Chester Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 70; US 79; SR 205
Turn left onto US 70; US 79; SR 205
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
8
20.1 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
North Rowlett Street
Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arlington, TN to Collierville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Piperton along the way.
Piperton
19.9 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Paul W Barret Parkway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| US 70 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| TN 57 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chester Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Rowlett Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walker Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on Walker Street
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
Walker Street
2
Turn left onto Chester Street
351 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chester Street
3
Continue on Chester Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chester Street
4
Turn left onto US 70; US 79; SR 205
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70; US 79; SR 205
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward TN 385 East: Collierville
6
Merge onto TN 385
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Paul W Barret Parkway
7
Continue on I 269
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward TN 57 West: Collierville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto TN 57
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 57
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Rowlett Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Rowlett Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in Collierville on Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington, TN to Collierville, TN covers 21.9 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway, Paul W Barret Parkway, US 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Arlington, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chester Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 70; US 79; SR 205): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Arlington, TN to Collierville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Piperton along the way.
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