Origin
Smyrna, TN
Afternoon in Smyrna on Friday
Local time
3:00 PM
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Current temp
77°F
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Trip from Smyrna, TN to Collierville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
117.4 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smyrna, TN
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Collierville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, TN to Collierville, TN covers 117.4 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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, TN 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
58.7 miles from Smyrna, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 117.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 117.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.2 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 23 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 82.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
566 ft
303 ft
Total Climb
242 ft
Total Descent
375 ft
Highest Point
566 ft
~33.5 mi in
Elevation Range
264 ft
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 16 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 117.4 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 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
16 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexin...
6
98.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m 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
98.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m 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
9
99.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m 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
115.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m 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 Smyrna, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon, Millington, Jackson and Mississippi.
Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroads
16 mi in
|
~36m
Lexington
16 mi in
|
~36m
Huntingdon
16 mi in
|
~36m
Millington
98.4 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Jackson
99.7 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Mississippi
99.7 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 82.2 mi | 1h 28m |
| Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| TN 22 | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| Buck Ditch Road | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| TN 57 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Davis Chapel Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Hawkins Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Westport Road | 1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 82.2 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on Buck Ditch Road
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Buck Ditch Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Hawkins Creek Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hawkins Creek Road
3
Continue on Hawkins Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hawkins Creek Road
4
Turn straight onto Westport Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Westport Road
5
Turn left onto Davis Chapel Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Davis Chapel Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Davis Chapel Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Davis Chapel Road
7
Turn left onto TN 22
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
TN 22
8
Continue on SR 22; SR 424
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lexington Clarksburg Road
9
Continue on TN 22
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
TN 22
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon
11
Merge onto I 40
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 40
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 24-25
Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 269, TN 385
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 24A
Toward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto I 269
401 ft
·
5 sec
·
Paul W Barret Parkway
17
Continue on I 269
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward TN 57 West: Collierville
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto TN 57
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 57
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Rowlett Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Rowlett Street
Trip Plan
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 58.7 miles from Smyrna, TN, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.2 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 26 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 3m
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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, TN
This is one driving day of about 117.4 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Smyrna, 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 82.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.7 mi from Smyrna, TN · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.7 miles from Smyrna, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 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
$18.35 one way
$36.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.59 | $45.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.92 | $51.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.27 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.44 | $7.51 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Collierville, TN
Afternoon in Collierville on Friday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Brownsville, TN
59 mi in
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 31m 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 Smyrna, TN to Collierville, TN covers 117.4 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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, TN 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.7 miles from Smyrna, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.35 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 117.4 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 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Smyrna, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon, Millington, Jackson and Mississippi.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 303 ft to 566 ft elevation with about 242 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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