Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
260.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
The drive from Manchester, TN to Collierville, TN covers 260.9 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Woodbury Highway, I-24 West, I 840 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.73 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
130.5 miles from Manchester, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 260.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-24 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 840 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 269 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 269 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 269 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paul W Barret Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, TN and Collierville, TN.
Start on Murfreesboro Highway
Turn right onto Woodbury Highway
Take the ramp left toward I-24 West: Nashville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385
Keep slight left to continue on I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
Keep slight right to continue on I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway
Continue on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
Keep slight right to continue on TN 57 West: Collierville
Turn straight
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.5 miles or 1h 54m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collierville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Manchester, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Manchester, TN
This is one driving day of about 260.9 miles and 3h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.5 mi from Manchester, TN · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 130.5 miles from Manchester, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$38.73 one way
$77.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.69 | $87.37 |
| premium | $4.65 | $47.80 | $95.61 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $54.48 | $108.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.39 | $12.52 |
| Efficient EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.83 | $10.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.4 | 1 | $36.53 | $16.70 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Collierville on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Clarksville, TN
130 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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