Origin
McMinnville, TN
Afternoon in McMinnville on Friday
Local time
12:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMinnville, TN to Collierville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
272.4 mi
438 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMinnville, TN
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Collierville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from McMinnville, TN to Collierville, TN covers 272.4 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Spring Street, East Morford Street, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.59 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
136.2 miles from McMinnville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 272.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m 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 14m drive with frequent turns across 272.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Spring 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 14m 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 McMinnville, TN to Collierville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Spring Street | — | — |
| East Morford Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Nashville Highway | — | — |
| McMinnville Highway | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| John Bragg Highway | — | — |
| South Rutherford Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Spring Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on Walling Street
394 ft
·
23 sec
·
Walling Street
2
Turn left onto North Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Spring Street
3
Turn right onto East Morford Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Morford Street
4
Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on Nashville Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
6
Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
7
Continue on East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on John Bragg Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
9
Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Rutherford Boulevard
10
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Church Street
11
Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 24 West: Nashville
12
Merge slight left
6.5 mi
·
6 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
14
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
54 mi
·
58 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
15
Merge slight left
150 mi
·
2 hr 41 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 269, TN 385
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
20
Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway
400 ft
·
5 sec
·
Paul W Barret Parkway
21
Continue on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
23
Keep slight right to continue on TN 57 West: Collierville
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
TN 57 West: Collierville
24
Turn straight
1.4 mi
·
3 min
25
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Rowlett Street
27
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 136.2 miles from McMinnville, TN, or about 2h 7m 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 60 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.2 miles or 2h 7m 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 28m
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 McMinnville, 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 McMinnville, TN
This is one driving day of about 272.4 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from McMinnville, 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 136.2 mi from McMinnville, TN · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.2 miles from McMinnville, 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
$42.59 one way
$85.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $46.76 | $93.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $52.42 | $104.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.14 | $120.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.7 | 1 | $28.60 | $13.08 |
| Efficient EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.83 | $10.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109 | 1 | $38.14 | $17.43 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Afternoon in Collierville on Friday
Local time
12:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
4 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
4h 14m 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 McMinnville, TN to Collierville, TN covers 272.4 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Spring Street, East Morford Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.2 miles from McMinnville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.59 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 14m 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 McMinnville, TN to Collierville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McMinnville, TN to Collierville, 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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