Origin
Collierville, TN
Evening in Collierville on Friday
Local time
8:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collierville, TN to Shelbyville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
226.5 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collierville, TN
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Shelbyville, TN
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Trip Overview
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 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 $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 17m into the drive .
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 35m drive with frequent turns across 226.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Collierville, TN to Shelbyville, 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 | — | — |
| 152 | — | — |
| Law Road | — | — |
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 Shelbyville, 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
68 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
152: Lexington
13
Turn right onto Law Road
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Law Road
14
Turn left
10 mi
·
11 min
15
Turn left
7.5 mi
·
8 min
16
Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 412;SR 114
17
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
17 min
18
Continue straight
14 mi
·
16 min
19
Keep slight right
44 mi
·
51 min
20
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
21
Keep slight right
18 mi
·
21 min
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
23
Turn left
7.5 mi
·
11 min
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nashville Highway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Nashville Highway
25
Turn right onto Old Columbia Road East
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Columbia Road East
26
Continue on Old Columbia Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Columbia Highway
27
Continue on Old Columbia Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Columbia Road
28
Turn right
7.2 mi
·
10 min
29
Turn right onto Lane Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lane Parkway
30
Continue on East Lane Street
479 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Lane Street
31
Continue on North Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
32
Turn right onto East Depot Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Depot Street
33
At the end of the road, turn right onto Public Square East
344 ft
·
21 sec
·
Public Square East
34
Continue on Public Square North
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Public Square North
35
Arrive at your destination
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 17m 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 50 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.3 miles or 2h 17m 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 46m
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.3 mi from Collierville, TN · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.3 miles from Collierville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shelbyville, TN
The final approach into Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, 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
$35.41 one way
$70.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $43.59 | $87.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.01 | $100.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Shelbyville, TN
Evening in Shelbyville on Friday
Local time
8:18 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 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 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 straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Collierville, TN to Shelbyville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Collierville, TN to Shelbyville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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