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Trip from Collierville, TN to Mount Carmel, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

135.1 mi

217 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States

Collierville, TN

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town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Mount Carmel, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Collierville, TN to Mount Carmel, TN covers 135.1 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, US 412, Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.5 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.6 miles from Collierville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 67.5 mi 1h 12m
US 412 30.1 mi 34m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway 15.1 mi 17m
Mt Carmel Road 9.2 mi 25m
South Tennessee Avenue 4.7 mi 5m
West Main Street 3.5 mi 6m
East Poplar Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Law Road 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 67.5 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Mount Carmel, 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

68 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 93 Toward 152: Lexington
13

Turn right onto SR 152

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Law Road
14

Turn left onto US 412

10 mi · 11 min · US 412
15

Turn left onto US 412

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 412
16

Continue on US 412;SR 114

3.5 mi · 3 min · US 412;SR 114
17

Merge onto US 412; SR 114

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 412; SR 114
18

Turn right onto US 641

4.7 mi · 5 min · South Tennessee Avenue
19

Turn left onto Middleburg Road

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Middleburg Road
20

At end of road, turn left onto TN 100

3.5 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
21

Turn right onto 1758

9.2 mi · 25 min · Mt Carmel Road
22

Arrive at destination

Mt Carmel Road

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.6 miles from Collierville, TN, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.5 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 30 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.6 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Carmel, 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 135.1 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 67.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington, TN

68 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

Brownsville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from Collierville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Silver Caboose Restaurant & Soda Fountain

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Collierville, Tennessee

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+19018530010

Visit website

Staks Kitchen - Arlington

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Arlington, Tennessee

1 mi

Chicken Salad Chick

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Arlington, Tennessee

1.1 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Taziki's Mediteranean Cafe - Arlington, TN

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Arlington, Tennessee

Near the start, short detour

First break · 25min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 AM–9 PM

+19018833525

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Arlington, Tennessee

1.1 mi

Rizzi's Pizza Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Arlington, Tennessee

2 mi

Silver Caboose Restaurant & Soda Fountain

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Collierville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+19018530010

Visit website

Staks Kitchen - Arlington

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Arlington, Tennessee

Hours: 6:30 AM–2 PM

+19013177021

Visit website

Chicken Salad Chick

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Arlington, Tennessee

Hours: 10 AM–8 PM

+19015862455

Visit website

Brendalay Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Arlington, Tennessee

Hours: 5–9 PM

+19013176998

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+17316683353

Visit website

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

Visit website

Suga's Diner

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Stanton, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–6 PM

+17315486060

Red Lobster

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17316648655

Visit website

Taziki's Mediteranean Cafe - Arlington, TN

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Arlington, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–9 PM

+19018833525

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Arlington, Tennessee

Hours: 7 AM–9 PM

+19013176557

Visit website

Rizzi's Pizza Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Arlington, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–9 PM

+19018677750

Visit website

Scooter's Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Arlington, Tennessee

Hours: 5:30 AM–8 PM

+19013176594

Visit website

The Cannery Cafè

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Stanton, Tennessee

Hours: 5 AM–3 PM

+17315852233

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Brownsville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Collierville, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Louie's Deli and Meat Market

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Arlington, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–6 PM

+19014440937

Visit website

The Skybox Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Collierville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–10 PM

+19018540509

Visit website

Stanton Cannery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Stanton, Tennessee

Hours: 8 AM–2 PM

+17315482565

Visit website

Subway

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Mason, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19014656128

Visit website

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19016245555

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.7 — 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
5
18.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.95 one way

$41.89 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $22.97 $45.93
premium $4.93 $26.21 $52.42
diesel $5.60 $29.78 $59.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.5 0 $14.19 $6.48
Efficient EV 33.8 0 $11.82 $5.40
EV Truck/SUV 54 0 $18.91 $8.65

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Collierville, TN

Late night in Collierville on Saturday

Local time

1:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Carmel, TN

Late night in Mount Carmel on Saturday

Local time

1:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Lexington, TN

68 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

3 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

2h 52m 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?

135.1 mi in 2h 52m, mostly highway — 67.5 mi of that is on I 40.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.5 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 412. You will hit about 16 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 Effort 6/10

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 135.1 miles you will encounter 16 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

570 ft 291 ft

Total Climb

429 ft

Total Descent

396 ft

Highest Point

570 ft

~86.9 mi in

Elevation Range

279 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 Mount Carmel, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.

152: Lexington

86.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

About the Cities

Starting in Collierville, TN

Full guide →

Founded 1836

Arriving in Mount Carmel, TN

Full guide →

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 2h 52m. Total distance: 135.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.5 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 Mount Carmel, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Carmel, 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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