The drive from Collierville, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 193.7 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Austin Peay Memorial Highway, Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.28 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
96.9 miles from Collierville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 193.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Collierville, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 193.7 miles and takes about 3h 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 54.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
628 ft305 ft
Total Climb
774 ft
Total Descent
683 ft
Highest Point
628 ft
~179.9 mi in
Elevation Range
323 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 18 significant decision points across 193.7 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 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 18 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.
6
73.3 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Trenton
6
93.6 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|US 70A; US 79 / East Van Hook Street
Turn right onto US 70A; US 79 / East Van Hook Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Clarksville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.
Trenton
73.3 mi in|~1h 24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
54.6 mi
58m
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
36.5 mi
41m
Main Street
29.8 mi
36m
East Main Street
16.4 mi
24m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
US 45E
13.5 mi
19m
Paris Bypass
7.6 mi
8m
US 45 Bypass
6.6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 54.6 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Clarksville, 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
55 mi·58 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward TrentonUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
6.6 mi·9 min·US 45 Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 45E
13 mi·19 min·US 45E
15
Turn right onto US 70A; US 79
2.0 mi·2 min·East Van Hook Street
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 70A; US 79
2.1 mi·3 min·Atwood Highway
17
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79
0.7 mi·1 min·Atwood Highway
18
Continue on US 70A; US 79
1.7 mi·2 min·Main Street
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
16 mi·24 min·East Main Street
20
Continue on US 79
12 mi·13 min·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
21
Turn right onto SR 218
7.6 mi·8 min·Paris Bypass
22
Turn right onto US 79; SR 218
24 mi·27 min·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
23
Continue on US 79
0.2 mi·11 sec·Fort Donelson Parkway
24
Continue on US 79
0.6 mi·37 sec·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
25
Continue on US 79
0.5 mi·36 sec·Lake Highway
26
Continue on US 79
1.7 mi·1 min·Donelson Parkway
27
Continue on US 79
28 mi·34 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Merge onto US 41A; US 79
0.1 mi·13 sec·Fort Campbell Boulevard
29
Continue on US 41A; US 79
1.6 mi·2 min·Providence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 41A; US 79
0.9 mi·1 min·North 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
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 96.9 miles from Collierville, TN, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 43 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.9 miles or 1h 58m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, 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 193.7 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 I 40 for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.9 mi from Collierville, TN
· 1h 58m into the drive
The midpoint is around 96.9 miles from Collierville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clarksville, TN
The final approach into Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 160.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.28 one way
$60.57 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.25
$66.50
premium
$4.89
$37.28
$74.55
diesel
$5.61
$42.77
$85.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.1
0
$20.34
$9.30
Efficient EV
48.4
0
$16.95
$7.75
EV Truck/SUV
77.5
0
$27.12
$12.40
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Collierville, TN
Late night
in Collierville on Saturday
Local time
12:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Clarksville, TN
Late night
in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
12:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Huntingdon, TN
97 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 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
3h 59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Clarksville, TN covers 193.7 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Austin Peay Memorial Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.9 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 $30.28 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 193.7 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 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 Clarksville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 305 ft to 628 ft elevation with about 774 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Donelson National Battlefield.
