Trip from Collierville, TN to Nashville, TN

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

202.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Collierville, TN to Nashville, TN covers 202.5 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Center Street, East Mulberry Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.06 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

101.3 miles from Collierville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 202.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Center Street	0 mi	0m
East Mulberry Street	0 mi	0m
North Main Street	0 mi	0m
East Poplar Avenue	0 mi	0m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway	0 mi	0m
I 40 East	0 mi	0m
Downtown Loop	0 mi	0m
US 70	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Center Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on North Rowlett Street

2

Turn right onto North Center Street

3

Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

4

Turn left onto North Main Street

5

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Poplar Avenue

6

Continue straight

7

Take the ramp slight left

8

Merge slight left onto Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

9

Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville

10

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

11

Merge slight left

12

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

13

Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

14

Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Charlotte Avenue, Demonbreun Street

15

Continue on 12th Avenue North

16

Turn left onto Charlotte Avenue

17

Continue on Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

18

Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

19

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 101.3 miles from Collierville, TN.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.3 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Clarksville, TN

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.3 mi from Collierville, TN

Bartlett, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clarksville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.3 miles from Collierville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$30.06	$60.13
midgrade	$4.25	$33.91	$67.81
premium	$4.65	$37.10	$74.21
diesel	$5.30	$42.29	$84.57

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way.

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 101.3 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 $30.06 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.

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