Origin
Collierville, TN
Night in Collierville on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collierville, TN to Germantown, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collierville, TN
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Germantown, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Collierville and Germantown, Tennessee, you are looking at a quick, 9.4-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes to complete. This trip is strictly a local drive, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight planning. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will spend your time traversing West Poplar Avenue, Dogwood Road, and Walnut Street as you move within the Southeast region. Because the entire route is within the same state, you can expect a familiar, straightforward experience that avoids the complexities of long-distance interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Poplar Avenue | 8.2 mi | 17m |
| Dogwood Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Rowlett Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southern Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Germantown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Poplar Avenue
— 8.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Germantown, TN.
1
Start on North Rowlett Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Rowlett Street
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Walnut Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto TN 57
8.2 mi
·
17 min
·
West Poplar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Dogwood Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dogwood Road
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto South Germantown Road
147 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Germantown Road
6
Turn left onto Southern Avenue
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southern Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
Southern Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TN 57 / West Poplar Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto TN 57 / West Poplar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Dogwood Road
Turn left onto Dogwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
South Germantown Road
At end of road, turn left onto South Germantown Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Southern Avenue
Turn left onto Southern Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Germantown, TN
Night in Germantown on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter high-speed lanes, but you will instead navigate a series of surface roads through the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 8.2 miles while traveling on West Poplar Avenue. Because the route relies entirely on local streets, the pace remains steady and predictable throughout the entire 20-minute duration. It is a functional, no-frills drive that prioritizes direct local connectivity over scenic highway touring.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on West Poplar Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (TN 57 / West Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (Dogwood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on West Poplar Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (TN 57 / West Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (Dogwood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Germantown, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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