The drive from Rockwood, TN to Collierville, TN covers 336.9 miles and takes about 6h 16m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway, US 70 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 300.5 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.67 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
168.4 miles from Rockwood, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 16m. Total distance: 336.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 16m highway drive covering 336.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 300.5 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 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 300.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 130.3 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 336.9 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 130.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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130.3 mi into trip|~2h 26m 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
132.4 mi into trip|~2h 29m 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
7
135.8 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
9
319.2 mi into trip|~5h 53m 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
335.2 mi into trip|~6h 12m 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 Rockwood, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Memphis, Louisville, Millington, Jackson and Mississippi.
Memphis
132.4 mi in|~2h 29m|via I 40
Louisville
133.5 mi in|~2h 31m|via I 40
Millington
318 mi in|~5h 50m
Jackson
319.2 mi in|~5h 53m
Mississippi
319.2 mi in|~5h 53m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
300.5 mi
5h 25m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi
17m
US 70
12.2 mi
18m
Downtown Loop
2.9 mi
3m
South Gateway Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
TN 57
1.4 mi
3m
North Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Market Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 300.5 mi, about 5h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwood, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on North Kingston Avenue
201 ft·12 sec·North Kingston Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Rockwood Street
348 ft·23 sec·East Rockwood Street
3
Turn left onto US 27; US 70
1.8 mi·2 min·South Gateway Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 70
12 mi·18 min·US 70
5
Turn left onto Market Street
520 ft·11 sec·Market Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
7
Merge onto I 40
116 mi·2 hr 4 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi·3 min·I 40
Exit 213BToward I 24 West, I 40 West: NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi·42 sec·I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, MemphisUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi·52 sec·Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 40
2.3 mi·3 min·Downtown Loop
Exit 210AToward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, LouisvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
182 mi·3 hr 16 min·I 40
Toward I 40 West: MemphisUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 24-25Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 269, TN 385
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 24AToward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, MississippiUse the right lane.
17
Merge onto I 269
401 ft·5 sec·Paul W Barret Parkway
18
Continue on I 269
15 mi·17 min·Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward TN 57 West: ColliervilleUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto TN 57
1.4 mi·3 min·TN 57
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·North Main Street
23
Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft·3 sec·North Rowlett Street
24
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.4 miles from Rockwood, TN, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 300.5 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 74 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.4 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 6m
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 Rockwood, 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 Rockwood, TN
This is one driving day of about 336.9 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Rockwood, 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 300.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.4 mi from Rockwood, TN
· 3h 9m into the drive
The midpoint is around 168.4 miles from Rockwood, 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 300.5 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 116.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.67 one way
$105.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg118 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$57.83
$115.66
premium
$4.89
$64.83
$129.67
diesel
$5.61
$74.38
$148.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
101.1
1
$35.37
$16.17
Efficient EV
84.2
0
$29.48
$13.48
EV Truck/SUV
134.8
1
$47.17
$21.56
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rockwood, TN
Afternoon
in Rockwood on Thursday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Collierville, TN
Afternoon
in Collierville on Thursday
Local time
3:12 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 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
6h 16m 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 Rockwood, TN to Collierville, TN covers 336.9 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway, US 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.4 miles from Rockwood, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.67 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 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 336.9 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 130.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rockwood, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Memphis, Louisville, Millington, Jackson and Mississippi.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
