If you are planning a trip from Collierville to Humboldt, you can expect a straightforward 86.5-mile journey that takes roughly 1 hour and 42 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-40, the Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway, and the US 45 Bypass. With an estimated fuel cost of about $13, it remains a budget-friendly way to cross from one part of the Southeast to another within Tennessee. Because the route is so efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule rather than worrying about lengthy transit times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Collierville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
54.6 mi
58m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
US 45 Bypass
8.4 mi
11m
US 45W
2.7 mi
3m
East Main Street
1.9 mi
2m
East Poplar Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
North Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
TN 57
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 54.6 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Humboldt, TN.
1
Start on North Rowlett Street
321 ft·19 sec·North Rowlett Street
2
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
55 mi·58 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward TrentonUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
8.4 mi·11 min·US 45 Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 45W
2.7 mi·3 min·US 45W
15
Turn left onto US 45W Business
1.9 mi·2 min·East Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 70A; US 79; US 45W Business
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total scheduling flexibility, though leaving outside of peak traffic hours will help you maintain that 1 hour and 42-minute duration. Because the route is primarily highway-based, you won't find many opportunities for spontaneous, scenic detours, so it is best to fuel up before you depart to keep your $13 estimate accurate. Keep in mind that there are no planned stops on this 86.5-mile stretch, meaning you should be prepared to complete the drive in one go. My best tip for this route is to monitor traffic reports specifically for the I-40 corridor, as that 54.6-mile stretch is where you are most likely to encounter delays that could impact your arrival time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.3 miles from Collierville, TN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Humboldt, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Collierville, TN
This is one driving day of about 86.5 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Collierville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 54.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 73.3 — 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|North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Mulberry Street
Turn right onto East Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
6
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.
5
17.9 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
6
73.3 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Trenton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.52 one way
$27.05 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.85
$29.70
premium
$4.89
$16.65
$33.29
diesel
$5.61
$19.10
$38.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26
0
$9.08
$4.15
Efficient EV
21.6
0
$7.57
$3.46
EV Truck/SUV
34.6
0
$12.11
$5.54
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Collierville, TN
Night
in Collierville on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Humboldt, TN
Night
in Humboldt on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Brownsville, TN
43 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
1h 42m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 94% of this 86.5-mile trip is spent on high-speed roads. The vast majority of your time behind the wheel involves a 54.6-mile stretch on I-40, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While the interstate portion allows for steady, consistent speeds, the transition onto the Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway and the US 45 Bypass shifts the feel of the drive as you head toward Humboldt. You will not encounter many technical curves or slow-paced local roads, making this a functional, utilitarian route designed for efficiency. It is a classic interstate-heavy drive that emphasizes reaching your destination quickly and reliably.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Center Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
504 ft294 ft
Total Climb
335 ft
Total Descent
355 ft
Highest Point
504 ft
~74.2 mi in
Elevation Range
209 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Collierville, TN to Humboldt, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.
Trenton
73.3 mi in|~1h 24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 86.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Humboldt, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (TN 57 / East Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Humboldt, TN before heading back.
