Crossing Tennessee from Clinton to Collierville is a straightforward journey spanning 374.5 miles. You can expect to spend approximately 7 hours and 1 minute on the road, making this a manageable, albeit long, one-day trip. Your route primarily follows I-40, supplemented by the Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway and Harriman Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $57, you should budget accordingly before heading out. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, the terrain remains consistent throughout your travels. Whether you choose to power through in a single day or break it up, the drive offers a reliable connection across the state.
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
187.3 miles from Clinton, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
319.2 mi
5h 45m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi
17m
Harriman Highway
9.8 mi
11m
Oliver Springs Highway
7.1 mi
12m
East Tri County Boulevard
4.6 mi
5m
North Roane Street
4.1 mi
4m
Downtown Loop
2.9 mi
3m
South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 319.2 mi, about 5h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, TN and Collierville, TN.
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Start on Market Street
135 ft·10 sec·Market Street
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Turn left onto US 25W
0.5 mi·51 sec·North Main Street
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Turn right onto TN 61
2.1 mi·3 min·South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on TN 61
0.5 mi·49 sec·South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on TN 61
1.1 mi·1 min·Oak Ridge Highway
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Continue on TN 61
1.1 mi·1 min·Oak Ridge Turnpike
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Turn right onto TN 61
7.1 mi·12 min·Oliver Springs Highway
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Turn right onto SR 61; SR 62
4.6 mi·5 min·East Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on SR 61
9.6 mi·10 min·Harriman Highway
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Merge onto US 27
0.2 mi·10 sec·Bitter Creek Highway
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Continue on US 27
0.2 mi·15 sec·Harriman Highway
12
Continue on US 27
2.1 mi·2 min·Hannah Highway
13
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi·4 min·North Roane Street
14
Turn left
0.2 mi·25 sec
15
Merge onto I 40
134 mi·2 hr 24 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
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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.
18
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi·52 sec·Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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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.
20
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.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 24-25Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
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Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 269, TN 385
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 24AToward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, MississippiUse the right lane.
25
Merge onto I 269
401 ft·5 sec·Paul W Barret Parkway
26
Continue on I 269
15 mi·17 min·Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
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Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward TN 57 West: ColliervilleUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto TN 57
1.4 mi·3 min·TN 57
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft·3 sec·North Rowlett Street
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Arrive at destination
North Rowlett Street
Trip Plan
To keep your 7-hour trek manageable, plan for at least two stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the longest stretch covers 319.2 miles on I-40, aim to time your breaks to avoid mid-day fatigue during that heavy highway segment. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid traffic and ensure you arrive in Collierville with plenty of daylight left. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $57 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current gas prices. Because this is a one-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility, so don't hesitate to pull over earlier if you feel the need for a longer break.
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 187.3 miles from Clinton, TN, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 319.2 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 82 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.3 miles or 3h 33m 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 50m
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 Clinton, 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 Clinton, TN
This is one driving day of about 374.5 miles and 7h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Clinton, 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 319.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 167.9 and 372.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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167.9 mi into trip|~3h 10m 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
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170.1 mi into trip|~3h 13m 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
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173.4 mi into trip|~3h 18m 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
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356.9 mi into trip|~6h 37m 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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372.8 mi into trip|~6h 57m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.55 one way
$117.10 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$64.28
$128.57
premium
$4.89
$72.07
$144.14
diesel
$5.61
$82.68
$165.37
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Oak Ridge Turnpike
(1.1 mi)$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112.4
1
$39.32
$17.98
Efficient EV
93.6
1
$32.77
$14.98
EV Truck/SUV
149.8
1
$52.43
$23.97
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Clinton, TN
Late night
in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Collierville, TN
Night
in Collierville on Saturday
Local time
11:34 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
19 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
7h 1m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 90% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will face a significant, long-haul stretch of 319.2 miles while cruising on I-40, which defines the bulk of your experience behind the wheel. Because of this, the drive moves quickly but can feel like a sustained interstate grind. Expect a consistent pace as you transition from the local sections of Harriman Highway and the Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway onto the main arteries. It is a functional, high-speed route designed for efficiency rather than technical or winding secondary roads.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 319.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 167.9 miles in near I 40.
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 22 significant decision points across 374.5 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 167.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Memphis, Louisville and Millington.
Memphis
170.1 mi in|~3h 13m|via I 40
Louisville
171.1 mi in|~3h 15m|via I 40
Millington
355.6 mi in|~6h 35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 1m. Total distance: 374.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 319.2 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.08 in tolls one way, starting with Oak Ridge Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Collierville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 167.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Collierville, TN before the return drive.
