Collierville, TN to Fairview, TN is 383.5 miles and takes about 7h 10m via I 40 and Lamar Alexander Parkway, with a fuel budget near $68 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily in Tennessee, offering a straightforward drive. Given its duration and highway focus, it's a solid option for a single-day excursion without feeling overly rushed. Plan for a relatively direct trip with minimal scenic detours, making it ideal for those prioritizing arrival time.
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
191.7 miles from Collierville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
334.7 mi
6h 1m
Lamar Alexander Parkway
22.1 mi
29m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
William Blount Drive
3.5 mi
6m
Downtown Loop
2.9 mi
4m
East Poplar Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Fairview Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Old Niles Ferry Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 334.7 mi, about 6h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Fairview, 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
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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
153 mi·2 hr 46 min·I 40
Exit 211AToward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, ChattanoogaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 364Toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak RidgeUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft·2 sec
Exit 364Toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak RidgeUse the right lane.
18
Merge onto US 321
22 mi·29 min·Lamar Alexander Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto SR 335
3.5 mi·6 min·William Blount Drive
20
Turn left onto US 129; US 411
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 129; US 411
21
Turn right onto Fairview Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Fairview Drive
22
Turn left onto Old Niles Ferry Road
0.3 mi·46 sec·Old Niles Ferry Road
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Arrive at destination
Old Niles Ferry Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider leaving Collierville in the early morning to avoid any potential traffic, especially as you approach larger towns. With only two recommended stops, you can either power through with one break or split the drive into two segments if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch on I 40 is over 330 miles; plan your refueling stops accordingly. The $68 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but adjust based on current prices and your vehicle's MPG.
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 191.7 miles from Collierville, TN, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 334.7 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 84 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.7 miles or 3h 31m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Collierville, TN
This is one driving day of about 383.5 miles and 7h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Collierville, 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 334.7 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 356.9 — 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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356.6 mi into trip|~6h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 364
Toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak R...
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356.9 mi into trip|~6h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 364
Toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak R...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.76 one way
$127.52 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg134 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$69.45
$138.91
premium
$5.18
$78.26
$156.51
diesel
$5.35
$80.78
$161.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
115.1
1
$40.27
$18.41
Efficient EV
95.9
1
$33.56
$15.34
EV Truck/SUV
153.4
1
$53.69
$24.54
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Collierville, TN
Afternoon
in Collierville on Wednesday
Local time
4:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fairview, TN
Evening
in Fairview on Wednesday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 mph15% chanceLive 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
7 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 10m 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.
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 224.8
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...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 383.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of the 383.5 miles on major roads like I 40. You'll experience a long stretch of 334.7 miles on I 40, so expect consistent cruising with frequent exits. Lamar Alexander Parkway and Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway make up the remaining 3%, indicating you'll transition to surface roads for the final portion of your drive.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 334.7 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Lamar Alexander 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 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 20 significant decision points across 383.5 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 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
1,969 ft305 ft
Total Climb
2,345 ft
Total Descent
1,582 ft
Highest Point
1,969 ft
~301.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,664 ft
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 Fairview, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Oak Ridge.
Huntsville
200.5 mi in|~3h 41m
Louisville
203.1 mi in|~3h 45m|via I 40
Knoxville
203.1 mi in|~3h 45m|via I 40
Chattanooga
203.1 mi in|~3h 45m|via I 40
Oak Ridge
356.6 mi in|~6h 31m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 10m. Total distance: 383.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 334.7 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 36 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Fairview, 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. There are 36 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fairview, TN before the return drive.
