Origin
Collierville, TN
Late night in Collierville on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collierville, TN to Memphis, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Collierville to Memphis, you can expect a straightforward 28-mile journey that typically takes about 41 minutes. This highway-focused route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is highly economical and efficient for commuters or casual travelers. You will remain within the Southeast region throughout the trip, moving between two Tennessee cities. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Morris Parkway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Lamar Avenue | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Avron B Fogelman Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Poplar Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Pauline Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 72 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bill Morris Parkway
— 13.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on North Rowlett Street
321 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Rowlett Street
2
Turn left onto North Center Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
3
Turn left onto US 72
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto TN 385
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Bill Morris Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi
8
Merge onto I 240
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto South Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Prescott Street
12
Turn straight
258 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 78
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Lamar Avenue
14
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
15
Turn right onto South Pauline Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pauline Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Poplar Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
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 21
Toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
8
20.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
6
26 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Pauline Street
Turn right onto South Pauline Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Memphis, TN
Late night in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
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
41m 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?
This trip is characterized by its reliance on major transit arteries, with 63% of the journey spent on highways. Your route utilizes the Bill Morris Parkway, Lamar Avenue, and the Avron B. Fogelman Expressway to navigate toward the city center. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.8 miles while traveling along the Bill Morris Parkway. Expect a fast-paced, functional experience rather than a scenic tour, as the profile is strictly highway-focused. Staying alert is key, as the transition between these major roads defines the rhythm of your time behind the wheel.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Bill Morris Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bill Morris Parkway and Lamar Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
383 ft
255 ft
Total Climb
78 ft
Total Descent
203 ft
Highest Point
383 ft
Elevation Range
127 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 Memphis, TN, road signs point toward To I-240: Memphis and Birmingham.
To I-240: Memphis
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Birmingham
19.9 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
Arriving in Memphis, TN
Full guide →Memphis is the second largest city in the state of Tennessee, after Nashville. The state rests in the southeastern portion of the United States. Memphis, with a population of more than 651,000 (2019), is also the county seat for Shelby County. The city's claims to fame include Graceland, the mansion Elvis Presley lived in during his later years. Perhaps more importantly, Memphis is considered by many to be the home of blues music.
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 41m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Bill Morris Parkway. 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 Memphis, 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Memphis, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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