Collierville, TN to East Ridge, TN is 431.6 miles and takes about 8 hours via I-40 and I-81, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's best split over two days. This trip stays within Tennessee, traveling across the Southeast region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. If you're aiming to reach your destination without much fuss, this is a solid option.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
215.8 miles from Collierville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
392.3 mi
7h 6m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
I 81
7.9 mi
8m
Davy Crockett Parkway
7.5 mi
9m
Downtown Loop
2.9 mi
4m
East Poplar Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Morelock Road
0.7 mi
2m
Elgin Drive
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 392.3 mi, about 7h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and East Ridge, TN.
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Start on North Rowlett Street
321 ft·19 sec·North Rowlett Street
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Turn right onto North Center Street
246 ft·12 sec·North Center Street
3
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
382 ft·21 sec·East Mulberry Street
4
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·North Main Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto TN 57
1.3 mi·2 min·East Poplar Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on TN 57
0.2 mi·19 sec·TN 57
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
8
Merge onto I 269
15 mi·17 min·Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
11
Merge onto I 40
182 mi·3 hr 15 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 208AToward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, HuntsvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 40; I 65
2.4 mi·3 min·Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 40
0.5 mi·42 sec·Downtown Loop
Exit 211B; 211AToward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
174 mi·3 hr 9 min·I 40
Exit 211AToward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, ChattanoogaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi·40 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
7.9 mi·8 min·I 81
Exit 421Toward I 81 North: Bristol
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 8Toward US 25E: Morristown, White Pine
19
Turn right onto US 25E; SR 32; SR 113
7.5 mi·9 min·Davy Crockett Parkway
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Morelock Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Morelock Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto Reeds Chapel Road
249 ft·10 sec·Reeds Chapel Road
22
Turn left onto Elgin Drive
0.7 mi·2 min·Elgin Drive
23
Turn left onto Rosa Circle
286 ft·12 sec·Rosa Circle
24
Arrive at destination
Rosa Circle
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour drive time, splitting this into two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed pace. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you plan to stop. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 431.6 miles effectively. The longest stretch is 392.3 miles on I-40, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, keeping the $66 fuel cost in mind. Be aware that the highway portion dominates, so rest stops will likely be at typical interstate exits.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 215.8 miles from Collierville, TN, or about 3h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 392.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.8 miles or 3h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 215.8 miles or 3h 59m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Ridge, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Collierville, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Collierville, TN
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into East Ridge, TN
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Collierville, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 392.3 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 414.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
200.5 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 208A
Toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsv...
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203.6 mi into trip|~3h 45m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 211A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...
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377.4 mi into trip|~6h 55m in|I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
414.2 mi into trip|~7h 36m in|I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 421
Toward I 81 North: Bristol
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.91 one way
$133.83 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg151 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$73.37
$146.74
premium
$4.93
$83.74
$167.47
diesel
$5.60
$95.14
$190.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
129.5
1
$45.32
$20.72
Efficient EV
107.9
1
$37.77
$17.26
EV Truck/SUV
172.6
2
$60.42
$27.62
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
50 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 Aug 12, 2026
Origin
Collierville, TN
Night
in Collierville on Tuesday
Local time
10:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 2:38AM EDT until August 12 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 12:55AM CDT until August 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Destination
East Ridge, TN
Night
in East Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 2:38AM EDT until August 12 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 12:55AM CDT until August 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 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
8h on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 223.2
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 401.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely highway, with 98% of the 431.6 miles on major interstates like I-40 and I-81. You'll experience a long stretch of 392.3 miles on I-40, which means you can settle into a rhythm. Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway is a short section of non-highway road, so expect the transition to surface streets to be brief near the end of your trip.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 392.3 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.4 miles in near TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue.
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 431.6 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 0.4 miles (TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 200.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,824 ft326 ft
Total Climb
2,138 ft
Total Descent
1,224 ft
Highest Point
1,824 ft
~308.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,498 ft
Notable High Points
1,824 ft at ~308.3 miles+754 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Collierville, TN and East Ridge, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
The longest stretch is about 392.3 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 216 miles on day one.
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 East Ridge, 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 0.4 miles (TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 200.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at East Ridge, TN before the return drive.
