Origin
Collierville, TN
Night in Collierville on Tuesday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Collierville, TN to Kingston, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 21m
Distance
346 mi
557 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 9m
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6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 30m
12 PM
6h 28m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 45m
8 PM
6h 14m
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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Kingston, TN
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Trip Overview
Collierville, TN to Kingston, TN is 346 miles and takes about 6h 21m via I 40, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within Tennessee, beginning in the western part of the state and heading east. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on the interstate, making it a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given the relatively short drive time, it's easily manageable as a single-day trip.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
173 miles from Collierville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 323.5 mi | 5h 49m |
| Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East Poplar Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Kentucky Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| TN 57 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Mulberry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 323.5 mi, about 5h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Kingston, 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
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 208A
Toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
Use 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; 211A
Toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
142 mi
·
2 hr 34 min
·
I 40
Exit 211A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston
17
Turn left onto SR 58
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Kentucky Street
18
Continue on North Kentucky Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Kentucky Street
19
Arrive at destination
SR 58
Trip Plan
To maximize daylight and minimize traffic, aim to depart Collierville in the morning. With a total drive time of just over 6 hours, this trip is well-suited for a single day, but you could break it up if desired. Plan for your one recommended stop along the way, likely on I 40, to refuel and stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without exits is over 300 miles. The shift from interstate to surface roads near Kingston marks the end of your main highway driving.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173 miles from Collierville, TN, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 323.5 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 76 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173 miles or 3h 11m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Collierville, TN
This is one driving day of about 346 miles and 6h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Collierville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 323.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173 miles from Collierville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 323.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 203.6 — 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
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~0m in
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North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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.
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...
9
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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.64 one way
$107.29 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $58.82 | $117.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $67.13 | $134.26 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $76.27 | $152.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.8 | 1 | $36.33 | $16.61 |
| Efficient EV | 86.5 | 0 | $30.28 | $13.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.4 | 1 | $48.44 | $22.14 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Kingston, TN
Late night in Kingston on Wednesday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
6h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend nearly all your time on the interstate, with 98% of the 346 miles on highways. The longest continuous stretch on I 40 covers 323.5 miles. The route transitions to surface roads, specifically Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway and the Downtown Loop, for the final portion of the drive. Expect a consistent highway cruising experience for the vast majority of this trip.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 323.5 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 0.1 miles in near North Center Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 346 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 0.1 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
Gently rolling terrain
1,930 ft
297 ft
Total Climb
1,819 ft
Total Descent
1,441 ft
Highest Point
1,930 ft
~296.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,632 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Kingston, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
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
About the Cities
Starting in Collierville, TN
Full guide →Founded 1836
Arriving in Kingston, TN
Full guide →Founded 1792
Kingston is a city in Tennessee. This seat of Roane County was a frontier town back in 1792 centered around Fort Southwest Point. In 1807, it was actually the Tennessee state capital for a day, too, before the Tennessee General Assembly reconvened in Nashville. It had some Union sentiments during the Civil War. In 2008, a nasty impoundment of fly ash slurry from the Kingston Fossil Plant (coal) broke open, leaching pollution everywhere. People today often recognize Kingston by the two tall smokestacks of the Kingston Steam Plant when driving by on I-40.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 21m. Total distance: 346 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 323.5 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Kingston, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kingston, TN before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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