The drive from Shelbyville, TN to Collierville, TN covers 226.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Linden Highway, Bear Creek Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.6 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.44 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
113.3 miles from Shelbyville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 226.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Shelbyville, TN to Collierville, TN covers 226.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 207.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 226.7 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 207.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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207.7 mi into trip|~4h 9m 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...
6
208 mi into trip|~4h 10m 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
6
208.6 mi into trip|~4h 11m 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
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209 mi into trip|~4h 12m 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...
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224.9 mi into trip|~4h 31m 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 Shelbyville, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Millington, Jackson and Mississippi.
Millington
207.7 mi in|~4h 9m
Jackson
209 mi in|~4h 12m
Mississippi
209 mi in|~4h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
67.6 mi
1h 12m
Linden Highway
51.3 mi
59m
Bear Creek Pike
17 mi
20m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi
17m
Hampshire Pike
13.3 mi
15m
Columbia Highway
13 mi
16m
US 412
10.7 mi
12m
Old Columbia Road
7.9 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 67.6 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on Public Square North
223 ft·11 sec·Public Square North
2
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·North Spring Street
3
Turn left onto SR 64; SR 130
0.8 mi·1 min·Lane Parkway
4
Turn left onto US 41A
7.2 mi·10 min·Union Street
5
Turn left onto SR 270
2.4 mi·4 min·Old Columbia Road
6
Continue on SR 270
1.5 mi·2 min·Old Columbia Highway
7
Continue on SR 270
5.5 mi·9 min·Old Columbia Road
8
Turn left onto US 31A; SR 99
0.2 mi·25 sec·Nashville Highway
9
Turn right onto SR 99
7.5 mi·11 min·Sylvester Chunn Highway
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 431; SR 99
0.8 mi·1 min·Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
11
Turn left onto SR 99
17 mi·20 min·Bear Creek Pike
12
Continue on US 43; US 412
0.8 mi·57 sec·US 43; US 412
13
Turn left onto US 412
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 412
14
Turn left onto US 412
13 mi·15 min·Hampshire Pike
15
Continue on US 412
13 mi·16 min·Columbia Highway
16
Continue on US 412
4.6 mi·5 min·East Main Street
17
Continue on US 412
51 mi·59 min·Linden Highway
18
Continue on US 412
2.2 mi·2 min·West Church Sttreet
19
Continue on US 412
10 mi·11 min·US 412
20
Turn right onto SR 152
0.8 mi·1 min·Law Road
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
22
Merge onto I 40
68 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 40
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 24-25Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 269, TN 385
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 24AToward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, MississippiUse the right lane.
27
Merge onto I 269
401 ft·5 sec·Paul W Barret Parkway
28
Continue on I 269
15 mi·17 min·Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward TN 57 West: ColliervilleUse the slight right lane.
31
Turn straight onto TN 57
1.4 mi·3 min·TN 57
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·North Main Street
33
Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft·3 sec·North Rowlett Street
34
Arrive at destination
North Rowlett Street
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 113.3 miles from Shelbyville, TN, or about 2h 26m 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 50 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.3 miles or 2h 26m 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 46m
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 Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, TN
This is one driving day of about 226.7 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Shelbyville, 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 113.3 mi from Shelbyville, TN
· 2h 26m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 7.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.44 one way
$70.88 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$38.91
$77.83
premium
$4.89
$43.63
$87.25
diesel
$5.61
$50.05
$100.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68
0
$23.80
$10.88
Efficient EV
56.7
0
$19.84
$9.07
EV Truck/SUV
90.7
1
$31.74
$14.51
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Shelbyville, TN
Morning
in Shelbyville on Saturday
Local time
9:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Collierville, TN
Morning
in Collierville on Saturday
Local time
9:49 AM
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
5 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 35m 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 Shelbyville, TN to Collierville, TN covers 226.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Linden Highway, Bear Creek Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.3 miles from Shelbyville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.44 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 226.7 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 207.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shelbyville, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Millington, Jackson and Mississippi.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
