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Trip from Red Bank, TN to Collierville, TN

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Drive Time

7h 41m

Distance

402.2 mi

647 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 32m ★
6 AM
7h 42m
8 AM
8h 1m
10 AM
7h 49m
12 PM
7h 47m
3 PM
7h 50m
5 PM
8h 0m
8 PM
7h 36m

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

Downtown Red Bank, TN, TN

Red Bank, TN

Chris Flaten

town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States

Collierville, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Red Bank, TN to Collierville, TN covers 402.2 miles and takes about 7h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 335.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.88 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

201.1 miles from Red Bank, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 7h 41m highway drive covering 402.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and East Lamar Alexander Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 335.1 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 335.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and East Lamar Alexander Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45 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 402.2 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 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

7
45 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 40 West: Nashville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 40 West: Nashville
9
195.6 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
197.8 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
9
384.5 mi into trip | ~7h 18m 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...
8
400.5 mi into trip | ~7h 37m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Red Bank, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Louisville.

Memphis

197.8 mi in | ~3h 54m | via I 40

Louisville

198.8 mi in | ~3h 56m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 335.1 mi 6h 2m
East Lamar Alexander Parkway 40.8 mi 57m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway 15.4 mi 17m
Downtown Loop 2.9 mi 3m
TN 57 1.4 mi 3m
Old Tuckaleechee Road 1.3 mi 3m
Cavern Road 1.2 mi 3m
Old Cades Cove Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 335.1 mi, about 6h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank, TN and Collierville, TN.

1

Start on Pam Lane

123 ft · 5 sec · Pam Lane
2

Turn left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road
3

Turn slight right onto Cavern Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Cavern Road
4

Turn straight onto Dry Valley Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dry Valley Road
5

Turn straight onto Old Cades Cove Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Cades Cove Road
6

Turn straight onto Old Tuckaleechee Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road
7

Turn left onto US 321

14 mi · 21 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
8

Continue on US 321

27 mi · 36 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 40 West: Nashville Use the left lane.
10

Merge onto I 40

150 mi · 2 hr 41 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 40
Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

0.4 mi · 42 sec · I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 40

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 40

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
Exit 210A Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

182 mi · 3 hr 16 min · I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 24-25 Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 269, TN 385
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 24A Toward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi Use the right lane.
20

Merge onto I 269

401 ft · 5 sec · Paul W Barret Parkway
21

Continue on I 269

15 mi · 17 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward TN 57 West: Collierville Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn straight onto TN 57

1.4 mi · 3 min · TN 57
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Main Street
26

Turn right onto North Rowlett Street

71 ft · 3 sec · North Rowlett Street
27

Arrive at destination

North Rowlett Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 201.1 miles from Red Bank, TN, or about 3h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 335.1 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 88 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 201.1 miles or 3h 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 31m

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 Red Bank, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Red Bank, TN

This is one driving day of about 402.2 miles and 7h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Red Bank, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 335.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 201.1 mi from Red Bank, TN · 3h 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hendersonville, TN

201 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 201.1 miles from Red Bank, 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 335.1 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.88 one way

$125.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 141 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $69.04 $138.08
premium $4.89 $77.40 $154.80
diesel $5.61 $88.80 $177.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$63

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 140.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 120.7 1 $42.23 $19.31
Efficient EV 100.6 1 $35.19 $16.09
EV Truck/SUV 160.9 2 $56.31 $25.74

Gas CO2

141 kg

EV CO2

47 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Red Bank, TN

Morning in Red Bank on Wednesday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Collierville, TN

Late night in Collierville on Wednesday

Local time

5:36 AM

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

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

7h 41m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Red Bank, TN to Collierville, TN covers 402.2 miles and takes about 7h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, East Lamar Alexander Parkway, 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 201.1 miles from Red Bank, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 402.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Red Bank, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Louisville.

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