The drive from Collierville, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 226.5 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, I 40, Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.9 miles on US 412.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.3 miles from Collierville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 226.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 35m highway drive covering 226.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.9 miles on US 412.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Center Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 226.5 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 0.1 miles (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Mulberry Street
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17.9 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
5
18.7 mi into trip|~25m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Collierville, TN to Shelbyville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
152: Lexington
86.2 mi in|~1h 38m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
112.9 mi
2h 13m
I 40
67.5 mi
1h 12m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
SR 99
7.5 mi
11m
US 41A
7.2 mi
10m
Old Columbia Road East
5.5 mi
9m
Old Columbia Road
2.4 mi
4m
Old Columbia Highway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 112.9 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Shelbyville, TN.
1
Start on North Rowlett Street
321 ft·19 sec·North Rowlett Street
2
Turn right onto North Center Street
246 ft·12 sec·North Center Street
3
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
382 ft·21 sec·East Mulberry Street
4
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·North Main Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto TN 57
1.3 mi·2 min·East Poplar Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on TN 57
0.2 mi·19 sec·TN 57
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
8
Merge onto I 269
15 mi·17 min·Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
11
Merge onto I 40
68 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 93Toward 152: Lexington
13
Turn right onto SR 152
0.7 mi·49 sec·Law Road
14
Turn left onto US 412
10 mi·11 min·US 412
15
Turn left onto US 412
7.5 mi·8 min·US 412
16
Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi·3 min·US 412;SR 114
17
Merge onto US 412; SR 114
16 mi·17 min·US 412; SR 114
18
Continue on US 412; SR 100
14 mi·16 min·US 412; SR 100
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
44 mi·51 min·US 412
20
Take the exit onto US 412
0.2 mi·31 sec·US 412
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
18 mi·21 min·US 412
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 431; SR 99
0.8 mi·1 min·Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
23
Turn left onto SR 99
7.5 mi·11 min·SR 99
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 31A; SR 99
0.2 mi·24 sec·Nashville Highway
25
Turn right onto SR 270
5.5 mi·9 min·Old Columbia Road East
26
Continue on SR 270
1.5 mi·2 min·Old Columbia Highway
27
Continue on SR 270
2.4 mi·4 min·Old Columbia Road
28
Turn right onto US 41A
7.2 mi·10 min·US 41A
29
Turn right onto US 231
0.9 mi·1 min·Lane Parkway
30
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
478 ft·8 sec·East Lane Street
31
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
0.2 mi·17 sec·North Jefferson Street
32
Turn right onto East Depot Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·East Depot Street
33
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square East
344 ft·20 sec·Public Square East
34
Continue on Public Square North
103 ft·4 sec·Public Square North
35
Arrive at destination
Public Square North
Trip Plan
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 113.3 miles from Collierville, TN, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.9 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 50 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.3 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelbyville, 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 226.5 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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.
The longest stretch is on US 412 for about 112.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.3 mi from Collierville, TN
· 2h 9m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
23 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 218.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68
0
$23.78
$10.87
Efficient EV
56.6
0
$19.82
$9.06
EV Truck/SUV
90.6
1
$31.71
$14.50
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Collierville, TN
Night
in Collierville on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shelbyville, TN
Night
in Shelbyville on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
5 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
4h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Shelbyville, TN covers 226.5 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, I 40, Governor Winfield Dunn 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 113.3 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 $35.41 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 226.5 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 0.1 miles (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Collierville, TN to Shelbyville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
