Origin
Collierville, TN
Late night in Collierville on Friday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Collierville, TN to Smyrna, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
117.1 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
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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Smyrna, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Collierville, TN to Smyrna, TN covers 117.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway, TN 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.31 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
58.5 miles from Collierville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 117.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 117.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 82 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 82 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway. 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 117.1 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Mulberry Street
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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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.
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Collierville, TN and Smyrna, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington and Huntingdon.
Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad
100.8 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Lexington
100.8 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Huntingdon
100.8 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 82 mi | 1h 28m |
| Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| TN 22 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Buck Ditch Road | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| East Poplar Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Davis Chapel Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Hawkins Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Westport Road | 1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 82 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Smyrna, 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
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
13
Turn left onto SR 22
376 ft
·
4 sec
·
SR 22
14
Continue on TN 22
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
TN 22
15
Continue on SR 22; SR 424
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lexington Clarksburg Road
16
Continue on TN 22
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
TN 22
17
Turn right onto Davis Chapel Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Davis Chapel Road
18
Continue on Davis Chapel Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Davis Chapel Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto Westport Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Westport Road
20
Continue on Hawkins Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hawkins Creek Road
21
Continue on Hawkins Creek Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hawkins Creek Road
22
Turn left onto Buck Ditch Road
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Buck Ditch Road
23
Arrive at destination
Buck Ditch Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.5 miles from Collierville, TN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 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 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, 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.
+
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 117.1 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 82 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.5 mi from Collierville, TN · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.5 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 82 miles.
Arriving in Smyrna, TN
The final approach into Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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
$18.31 one way
$36.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.53 | $45.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.85 | $51.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.30 | $5.62 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.39 | $7.49 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Smyrna, TN
Late night in Smyrna on Friday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Smyrna, TN covers 117.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway, TN 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.5 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 $18.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 117.1 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.
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.
Between Collierville, TN and Smyrna, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington and Huntingdon.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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