Origin
Collierville, TN
Afternoon in Collierville on Sunday
Local time
2:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collierville, TN to Nashville, TN
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
202.5 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Collierville, TN
Kelly
Nashville, TN
MINEIA MARTINS
Trip Overview
Traveling from Collierville to Nashville covers a total distance of 202.5 miles, which typically takes about 3 hours and 4 minutes of driving time. Because this route stays entirely within Tennessee and the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere rather than a cross-regional shift. With a total fuel budget of approximately $30, this journey is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward pace as you navigate the transit between these two cities. Having a plan for at least one planned stop will help you break up the drive comfortably. Whether you are headed out for business or a quick getaway, this trip is manageable for most drivers looking for a direct path.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.2 miles from Collierville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, favoring surface streets over the high-speed monotony of interstate travel. You will navigate primarily via North Center Street, East Mulberry Street, and North Main Street, which account for the entirety of the 0% highway share. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches—the longest segment is 0 miles on North Center Street—you should be prepared for frequent turns and a more active driving experience. The route prioritizes local connectivity, meaning you will need to pay closer attention to navigation than you would on a standard freeway commute. It is a practical, ground-level way to see the landscape between these two points without the distance-blurring speed of a major expressway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Center Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Collierville, TN to Nashville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Mulberry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Poplar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on North Rowlett Street
322 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Rowlett Street
2
Turn right onto North Center Street
246 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Center Street
3
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
384 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Mulberry Street
4
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Poplar Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Poplar Avenue
6
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East: Nashville
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East: Nashville
11
Merge slight left
182 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
13
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Downtown Loop
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Charlotte Avenue, Demonbreun Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 70: Charlotte Avenue, Demonbreun Street
15
Continue on 12th Avenue North
200 ft
·
12 sec
·
12th Avenue North
16
Turn left onto Charlotte Avenue
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
Charlotte Avenue
17
Continue on Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
18
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For the best experience, aim to depart early in the day to give yourself ample time to navigate the turn-heavy local roads at a relaxed pace. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $30 budget in mind for the total transit. Because this is a shorter drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns on North Center, East Mulberry, and North Main Streets. Always keep your navigation system ready, as the lack of highway miles means you will be making frequent directional changes. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay vigilant at intersections, as the reliance on local streets requires constant engagement with changing traffic signals and road signs.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.2 miles from Collierville, TN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Collierville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Collierville, TN
This is one driving day of about 202.5 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Collierville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.2 mi from Collierville, TN · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.2 miles from Collierville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nashville, TN
The final approach into Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.76 one way
$61.52 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.91 | $67.81 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.23 | $76.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.99 | $89.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.26 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.35 | $12.96 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Nashville, TN
Afternoon in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
2:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
3h 4m 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 Collierville, TN to Nashville, TN covers 202.5 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Center Street, East Mulberry Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.2 miles from Collierville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Collierville, TN to Nashville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Collierville, TN to Nashville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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