The drive from Soddy-Daisy, TN to Collierville, TN covers 304.4 miles and takes about 6h 5m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 72, John T Reid Parkway, US 72 Alternate for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.1 miles on US 72.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.59 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
152.2 miles from Soddy-Daisy, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 5m. Total distance: 304.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 5m highway drive covering 304.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 72 and John T Reid Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 92.1 miles on US 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 92.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and John T Reid Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in.
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 14 significant decision points across 304.4 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 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.2 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
17.6 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
5
18 mi into trip|~23m in|I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
142.2 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
280.9 mi into trip|~5h 35m in|US 72
Enter roundabout onto US 72 toward US 72 West: Memphis
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
8
294.4 mi into trip|~5h 51m in|US 72
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72 toward Collierville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Collierville, Memphis
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Soddy-Daisy, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward 24: Nashville and Birmingham.
24: Nashville
17.6 mi in|~22m
Birmingham
17.6 mi in|~22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 72
92.1 mi
1h 50m
John T Reid Parkway
71.9 mi
1h 22m
US 72 Alternate
59.6 mi
1h 14m
I 24
26.4 mi
29m
North Cedar Avenue
17.8 mi
20m
US 27
16.5 mi
19m
Highway 72
9.5 mi
12m
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 72
— 92.1 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soddy-Daisy, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on Daisy Dallas Road
0.4 mi·55 sec·Daisy Dallas Road
2
Turn right onto Harrison Lane
0.3 mi·55 sec·Harrison Lane
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
4
Merge onto US 27
17 mi·19 min·US 27
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·42 sec
Toward 24: Nashville, BirminghamUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 24
26 mi·29 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 152AToward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
8
Continue on US 72
18 mi·20 min·North Cedar Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 72
0.8 mi·56 sec·Lee Highway
10
Continue on US 72
2.0 mi·2 min·John T Reid Parkway
11
Continue on US 72
2.0 mi·2 min·Lee Highway
12
Continue on US 72
70 mi·1 hr 20 min·John T Reid Parkway
13
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
3.5 mi·4 min·Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20
1.6 mi·2 min·Bee Line Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20
60 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 72
22 mi·26 min·US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 72
1.5 mi·1 min·US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 72
9.5 mi·12 min·Highway 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 72
1.4 mi·2 min·US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 72
44 mi·52 min·US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto US 72
155 ft·1 sec·US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
22
Continue on US 72
13 mi·15 min·US 72
Toward US 72 West: MemphisUse the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72
8.9 mi·11 min·US 72
Toward Collierville, MemphisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 72
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 72
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto South Center Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Center Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto East South Street
432 ft·17 sec·East South Street
27
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·South Main Street
28
Turn left onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft·3 sec·North Rowlett Street
29
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 152.2 miles from Soddy-Daisy, TN, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.1 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 67 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.2 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
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 Soddy-Daisy, 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 Soddy-Daisy, TN
This is one driving day of about 304.4 miles and 6h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Soddy-Daisy, 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 US 72 for about 92.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.2 mi from Soddy-Daisy, TN
· 2h 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.59 one way
$95.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$52.25
$104.50
premium
$4.89
$58.58
$117.16
diesel
$5.61
$67.21
$134.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.3
1
$31.96
$14.61
Efficient EV
76.1
0
$26.63
$12.18
EV Truck/SUV
121.8
1
$42.62
$19.48
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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
Soddy-Daisy, TN
Late night
in Soddy-Daisy on Friday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Collierville, TN
Late night
in Collierville on Friday
Local time
3:50 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 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 5m 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 Soddy-Daisy, TN to Collierville, TN covers 304.4 miles and takes about 6h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 72, John T Reid Parkway, US 72 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.2 miles from Soddy-Daisy, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.59 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 14 significant decision points across 304.4 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 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.2 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Soddy-Daisy, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward 24: Nashville and Birmingham.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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