Origin
East Brainerd, TN
Evening in East Brainerd on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Brainerd, TN to Collierville, TN
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
298.6 mi
481 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
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6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Brainerd, TN
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Collierville, TN
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Trip Overview
Spanning 298.6 miles across Tennessee, this cross-state drive takes approximately 6 hours and 1 minute to complete. Since the route remains entirely within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent landscape as you travel from East Brainerd to Collierville. It is well-suited for a one-day trip, making it an efficient choice if you prefer to reach your destination without an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $45 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Overall, this highway-focused journey provides a straightforward transit between these two Tennessee points.
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
149.3 miles from East Brainerd, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused highway experience, as 90% of this trip is spent on major roads. Your journey relies heavily on US 72, John T Reid Parkway, and US 72 Alternate to carry you across the state. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 92.1-mile segment on US 72, which demands steady focus behind the wheel. Because the route prioritizes speed and efficiency, the drive maintains a consistent pace rather than shifting into technical or winding local roads. You can anticipate a predictable, high-speed travel environment for the vast majority of your time on the road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 92.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and John T Reid Parkway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 298.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 136.5 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.6 mi into trip
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~8m in
Take the exit toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
5
38.6 mi into trip
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~48m in
Take the exit toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 152A
Toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
6
136.5 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
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US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
275.1 mi into trip
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~5h 31m in
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US 72
Enter roundabout onto US 72 toward US 72 West: Memphis
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
8
288.6 mi into trip
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~5h 47m in
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US 72
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72 toward Collierville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Collierville, Memphis
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 72 | 92.1 mi | 1h 50m |
| John T Reid Parkway | 71.9 mi | 1h 22m |
| US 72 Alternate | 59.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 24 | 33.3 mi | 38m |
| North Cedar Avenue | 17.8 mi | 20m |
| Highway 72 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Huntsville-Decatur Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Lee Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 72
— 92.1 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brainerd, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on Iris Drive
479 ft
·
28 sec
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Iris Drive
2
Turn left onto Graysville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Graysville Road
3
Turn left onto SR 320
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Brainerd Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge onto I 75
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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I 75
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 24
33 mi
·
38 min
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I 24
Toward Chattanooga, Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 152A
Toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
9
Continue on US 72
18 mi
·
20 min
·
North Cedar Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 72
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
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Lee Highway
11
Continue on US 72
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
12
Continue on US 72
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Highway
13
Continue on US 72
70 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bee Line Highway
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20
60 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 72
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 72
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on US 72
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 72
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on US 72
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 72
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on US 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 72
44 mi
·
52 min
·
US 72
Use the none lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto US 72
155 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
23
Continue on US 72
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
Use the none lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 72
Toward Collierville, Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 72
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 72
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto South Center Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Center Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto East South Street
432 ft
·
17 sec
·
East South Street
28
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Main Street
29
Turn left onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
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North Rowlett Street
30
Arrive at destination
North Rowlett Street
Trip Plan
To keep your drive manageable, aim for a single well-timed stop during the 6-hour journey to break up the monotony of the highway stretches. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you arrive in Collierville before sunset. Since the route is optimized for efficiency, take advantage of the flexibility to adjust your pace if traffic patterns shift on the primary corridors. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, as the $45 estimate assumes steady highway driving. Most importantly, use that 92.1-mile stretch on US 72 to settle into a comfortable rhythm early on, ensuring you remain alert for the remainder of the drive.
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 149.3 miles from East Brainerd, TN, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.1 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.3 miles or 2h 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 4h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collierville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Brainerd, 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 East Brainerd, TN
This is one driving day of about 298.6 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Brainerd, 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 US 72 for about 92.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.3 mi from East Brainerd, TN · 2h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.3 miles from East Brainerd, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 72 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.1 miles.
Arriving in Collierville, TN
The final approach into Collierville, 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 Collierville, 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
$45.35 one way
$90.71 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $56.37 | $112.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.34 | $132.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.35 | $14.33 |
| Efficient EV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.13 | $11.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.4 | 1 | $41.80 | $19.11 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Collierville, TN
Evening in Collierville on Sunday
Local time
6:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
6h 1m 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 East Brainerd, TN to Collierville, TN covers 298.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 72, John T Reid Parkway, US 72 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.3 miles from East Brainerd, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.35 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 298.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 136.5 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Brainerd, TN to Collierville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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