Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
173.2 mi
279 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
The drive from Collierville, TN to Arlington, TN covers 173.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, State Highway 13, Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
86.6 miles from Collierville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
This is a 3h 30m highway drive covering 173.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and State Highway 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.9 miles on I 40.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and State Highway 13. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Center Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173.2 miles you will encounter 14 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: 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 13: Linden, Waverly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
On the drive from Collierville, TN to Arlington, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Waverly along the way.
Waverly
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 116.9 mi | 2h 5m |
| State Highway 13 | 34.4 mi | 51m |
| Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| East Poplar Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| TN 57 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Arlington, TN.
Start on North Rowlett Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto TN 57
Continue on TN 57
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 269
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Turn left onto TN 13
Continue on TN 13
Continue on TN 13
Turn left onto SR 49
Turn left onto Arlington Street
Turn right onto West Roby Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.6 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Collierville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 173.2 miles and 3h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.6 mi from Collierville, TN · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 86.6 miles from Collierville, 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 116.9 miles.
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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.
Regular Gas
$26.31 one way
$52.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.70 | $65.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.48 | $76.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52 | 0 | $18.19 | $8.31 |
| Efficient EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.15 | $6.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.25 | $11.08 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Collierville on Saturday
Local time
4:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
4:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Clarksville, TN
87 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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