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Trip from Collierville, TN to Rockwood, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 16m

Distance

336.6 mi

542 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 3m ★
6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States

Collierville, TN

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city in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Rockwood, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Collierville, TN to Rockwood, TN covers 336.6 miles and takes about 6h 16m 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 $52.62 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

168.3 miles from Collierville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 16m. Total distance: 336.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 16m drive with frequent turns across 336.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Collierville, TN to Rockwood, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Center Street
East Mulberry Street
North Main Street
East Poplar Avenue
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
I 40 East
Downtown Loop
Crab Orchard

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Center Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Rockwood, 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 · I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
13

Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
14

Continue on Downtown Loop

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

118 mi · 2 hr 8 min · I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
16

Take the exit slight right toward Crab Orchard

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Crab Orchard
17

Turn left onto Market Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Market Street
18

Turn right

12 mi · 18 min
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Gateway Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Gateway Avenue
20

Turn right onto East Rockwood Street

348 ft · 22 sec · East Rockwood Street
21

Turn left onto North Kingston Avenue

200 ft · 9 sec · North Kingston Avenue
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.3 miles from Collierville, TN, or about 3h 8m 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 74 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 168.3 miles or 3h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockwood, 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 336.6 miles and 6h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 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 168.3 mi from Collierville, TN · 3h 8m into the drive

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, TN

168 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

Mount Carmel, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.3 miles from Collierville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rockwood, TN

The final approach into Rockwood, 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 Rockwood, 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

$52.62 one way

$105.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $57.78 $115.56
premium $4.89 $64.78 $129.55
diesel $5.61 $74.32 $148.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101 1 $35.34 $16.16
Efficient EV 84.2 0 $29.45 $13.46
EV Truck/SUV 134.6 1 $47.12 $21.54

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Morning in Collierville on Thursday

Local time

11:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockwood, TN

Afternoon in Rockwood on Thursday

Local time

12:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

8 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

6h 16m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Rockwood, TN covers 336.6 miles and takes about 6h 16m 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 168.3 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 $52.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Collierville, TN to Rockwood, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Collierville, TN to Rockwood, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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