Trip from Mount Carmel, TN to Collierville, TN

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

135.6 mi

218 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 42m ★

6 AM

2h 53m

8 AM

3h 15m

10 AM

3h 1m

12 PM

2h 59m

3 PM

3h 2m

5 PM

3h 14m

8 PM

2h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Mount Carmel, TN

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Collierville, TN

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Trip Overview

Spanning 118.9 miles across Tennessee, this trek from Mount Carmel to Collierville is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to complete the transit. While both towns are located within the Southeast region, you will be traversing local roads rather than major interstates. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without the complexity of long-haul travel.

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

67.8 miles from Mount Carmel, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads like Mount Carmel Access, Mt Carmel Road, and Middleburg Road. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed pavement; instead, the drive demands your full attention as you navigate the local infrastructure. The road's personality is defined by these technical turns, making it a departure from standard highway driving. Prepare for a hands-on experience that requires you to stay alert through every curve and intersection.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and West Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 116.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 135.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 116.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

116.6 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Take the exit toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 24-25 Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Coll...

116.9 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 269, TN 385

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 269, TN 385

117.5 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville

117.9 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 24A Toward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Miss...

133.8 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward TN 57 West: Collierville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward TN 57 West: Collierville

Towns Along This Route

Between Mount Carmel, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Millington, Jackson and Mississippi.

Millington

116.6 mi in | ~2h 27m

Jackson

117.9 mi in | ~2h 29m

Mississippi

117.9 mi in | ~2h 29m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	67.6 mi	1h 12m
West Main Street	17.4 mi	19m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway	15.4 mi	17m
US 412	10.5 mi	11m
Mt Carmel Road	9.1 mi	25m
US 641	4.7 mi	5m
TN 100	3.5 mi	6m
West Church Sttreet	2.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 67.6 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel, TN and Collierville, TN.

Start on Mt Carmel Road

2.3 mi · 8 min · Mt Carmel Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Mount Carmel Access

526 ft · 23 sec · Mount Carmel Access

Continue on 1758

6.8 mi · 16 min · Mt Carmel Road

At end of road, turn left onto TN 100

3.5 mi · 6 min · TN 100

Turn right onto Middleburg Road

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Middleburg Road

Turn right onto US 641

4.7 mi · 5 min · US 641

Turn left onto US 412

17 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 412

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

Continue on US 412

10 mi · 11 min · US 412

Turn right onto SR 152

0.8 mi · 1 min · Law Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Merge onto I 40

68 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 40

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 24-25 Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 269, TN 385

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 24A Toward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 269

401 ft · 5 sec · Paul W Barret Parkway

Continue on I 269

15 mi · 17 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward TN 57 West: Collierville Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto TN 57

1.4 mi · 3 min · TN 57

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto North Rowlett Street

71 ft · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street

Arrive at destination

North Rowlett Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Aim to depart during daylight hours to better navigate the turn-heavy local roads, as visibility is key on these secondary routes. Keep your $18 fuel budget in mind before you head out, as services may be more limited on local roads compared to major corridors. Since there are no designated stops, take advantage of the short travel time to enjoy a direct commute. A concrete tip for this specific path: keep a close eye on your GPS, as the reliance on local roads like Middleburg Road means you will encounter frequent turns that require careful navigation.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Mount Carmel, TN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.6 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 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.8 miles or 1h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collierville, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mount Carmel, 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 Mount Carmel, TN

This is one driving day of about 135.6 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Carmel, 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 I 40 for about 67.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.8 mi from Mount Carmel, TN · 1h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clarksville, TN

68 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

Bartlett, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bartlett, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Mount Carmel, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.6 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

$20.60 one way

$41.19 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$22.70	$45.41
premium	$4.80	$25.60	$51.20
diesel	$5.64	$30.13	$60.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.7	$14.24	$6.51
Efficient EV	33.9	$11.86	$5.42
EV Truck/SUV	54.2	$18.98	$8.68

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Mount Carmel, TN

Evening in Mount Carmel on Sunday

Local time

8:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Collierville, TN

Evening in Collierville on Sunday

Local time

8:43 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

2h 53m 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 Mount Carmel, TN to Collierville, TN covers 135.6 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, West Main Street, Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.8 miles from Mount Carmel, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.60 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Mount Carmel, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Millington, Jackson and Mississippi.

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Trip from Mount Carmel, TN to Collierville, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Collierville, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

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