Origin
Germantown, TN
Evening in Germantown on Sunday
Local time
7:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Germantown, TN to Collierville, TN
Drive Time
20m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Germantown, TN
Kelly
Collierville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or local excursion from Germantown to Collierville, you are looking at a brief 9.5-mile trip. This drive typically takes about 20 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Poplar Avenue, West Poplar Avenue, and Dogwood Road as you move through this slice of the Southeast. With a fuel budget of just $1, the trip is incredibly economical for your wallet. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a change of scenery, this straightforward route offers a simple transition between these two Tennessee communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.8 miles from Germantown, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route contains only 1% highway driving. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets, which keeps the pace steady but requires your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.2-mile segment on Poplar Avenue, providing the most consistent flow of the trip. Because the route relies on local roads, you should prepare for a drive that demands frequent adjustments rather than long, monotonous stretches of cruising. It is a practical, functional transit that keeps you connected to the surrounding area.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Poplar Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Johnny Lane.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Johnny Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 72; SR 57 / Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (US 72): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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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Johnny Lane
Turn left onto Johnny Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 72; SR 57 / Poplar Avenue
Turn right onto US 72; SR 57 / Poplar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
8 mi into trip
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~16m in
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US 72
Turn slight right onto US 72 toward Corinth
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Corinth
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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Piper Street
Turn left onto Piper Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.1 mi into trip
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~16m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Germantown, TN to Collierville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Corinth along the way.
Corinth
8 mi in
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~16m
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via US 72
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Avenue | 7.2 mi | 13m |
| West Poplar Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Dogwood Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southern Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Johnny Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 72 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Rowlett Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Poplar Avenue
— 7.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on Southern Avenue
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southern Avenue
2
Turn left onto Johnny Lane
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Johnny Lane
3
Turn right onto Dogwood Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dogwood Road
4
Turn right onto US 72; SR 57
7.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Poplar Avenue
Use the none lane.
5
Turn slight right onto US 72
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 72
Toward Corinth
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto Piper Street
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Piper Street
7
At end of road, turn left
184 ft
·
3 sec
8
Turn right onto TN 57
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Poplar Avenue
9
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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North Main Street
10
Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Rowlett Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Rowlett Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 20-minute drive, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for mid-trip stops, as the entire distance is easily manageable in one go. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for directional changes when transitioning between Poplar Avenue, West Poplar Avenue, and Dogwood Road. Keep your gas tank topped off before leaving, though your fuel costs will be minimal at approximately $1. Use the simplicity of this quick trip to your advantage by avoiding the need for complex travel logistics or rest breaks.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.8 miles from Germantown, TN, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 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 9.5 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.8 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
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 Germantown, 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 Germantown, TN
This is one driving day of about 9.5 miles and 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Germantown, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Poplar Avenue for about 7.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.8 mi from Germantown, TN · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.8 miles from Germantown, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$1.44 one way
$2.89 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Collierville, TN
Evening in Collierville on Sunday
Local time
7:28 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
20m 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 Germantown, TN to Collierville, TN covers 9.5 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Poplar Avenue, West Poplar Avenue, Dogwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Germantown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.44 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.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Johnny Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 72; SR 57 / Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (US 72): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Germantown, TN to Collierville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Corinth along the way.
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