Origin
Memphis, TN
Evening in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Memphis, TN to Collierville, TN
Drive Time
36m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
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6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Memphis, TN
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Collierville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Memphis to Collierville, you are heading about 31.8 miles southeast across Tennessee. This journey typically takes around 36 minutes, making it a quick and straightforward transit rather than a multi-day expedition. You will primarily navigate via North Pauline Street, East E, and Lamar Avenue to reach your destination. Because the trip is short and the fuel cost is estimated at just $5, it works perfectly as a simple day trip. You will stay entirely within the Southeast region throughout the drive, ensuring a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish.
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
15.9 miles from Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will navigate surface streets for the entire 31.8-mile duration. There is no long-distance cruising here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North Pauline Street. The road requires frequent adjustments and constant navigation through local corridors. You will feel the transition from the city center of Memphis toward the suburban environment of Collierville as you progress along the route.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pauline 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Memphis, TN to Collierville, TN is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Memphis, TN to Collierville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pauline Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lamar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 240 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 240 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avron B Fogelman Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 385 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill Morris Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Pauline Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Poplar Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Pauline Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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North Pauline Street
3
Turn left onto East E. H. Crump Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
East E. H. Crump Boulevard
4
Continue on Lamar Avenue
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Lamar Avenue
5
Take the exit left toward I 240: Nashville, Saint Louis
430 ft
·
10 sec
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I 240: Nashville, Saint Louis
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 240 East: Nashville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 240 East: Nashville
7
Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
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SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
9
Continue on Bill Morris Parkway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Bill Morris Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 72: Collierville, Corinth
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 72 West: Collierville
341 ft
·
9 sec
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US 72 West: Collierville
12
Turn slight left
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
13
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
14
Turn right onto South Center Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Center Street
15
Turn right onto East South Street
433 ft
·
17 sec
·
East South Street
16
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn left onto North Rowlett Street
72 ft
·
3 sec
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North Rowlett Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 36-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You will not need to worry about long-haul logistics or overnight stops, as the 31.8-mile distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind, though the lack of highway driving means you should account for stop-and-go traffic along Lamar Avenue. Because this route is entirely comprised of local streets, I recommend checking your GPS for real-time construction or congestion updates before you pull out of your driveway. Enjoy the straightforward nature of this local transit.
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 15.9 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 18m 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 31.8 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.9 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
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 Memphis, 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 Memphis, TN
This is one driving day of about 31.8 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Memphis, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Memphis, TN · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Memphis, 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
$4.83 one way
$9.66 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
5:09 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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 Memphis, TN to Collierville, TN covers 31.8 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pauline Street, East E, Lamar Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Memphis, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.83 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.
The drive from Memphis, TN to Collierville, TN is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Memphis, TN to Collierville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Memphis, TN to Collierville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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