Origin
Collierville, TN
Morning in Collierville on Tuesday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collierville, TN to Winchester, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 48m
Distance
231.8 mi
373 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
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6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 41m
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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Winchester, TN
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Trip Overview
Collierville to Winchester is 231.8 miles and takes about 4h 48m via US 72, I-565, and Joe Wheeler Highway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, taking you across the Southeast region. With a highway share of 67%, expect a good amount of time on faster roads, making it an efficient option for a single-day excursion. The drive is straightforward, primarily using major routes to connect these two points.
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
115.9 miles from Collierville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 72 | 124 mi | 2h 29m |
| I 565 | 23.6 mi | 26m |
| Joe Wheeler Highway | 20.2 mi | 24m |
| Winchester Road Northeast | 17 mi | 24m |
| David Crockett Highway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| US 72 Alternate | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Wheeler Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| John Hunter Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 72
— 124 mi, about 2h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, TN and Winchester, TN.
1
Start on North Rowlett Street
321 ft
·
17 sec
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North Rowlett Street
2
Turn left onto North Center Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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North Center Street
3
Turn left onto US 72
23 mi
·
27 min
·
US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 72
153 ft
·
1 sec
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US 72
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
5
Continue on US 72
57 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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US 72
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 72
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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US 72
7
Continue on US 72
44 mi
·
52 min
·
US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Wheeler Highway
Toward Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Joe Wheeler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
8.6 mi
·
12 min
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US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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6th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Toward Huntsville
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on I 565; US 72 Alternate
24 mi
·
26 min
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I 565; US 72 Alternate
14
Turn left onto Moores Mill Road Northeast
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Moores Mill Road Northeast
15
Turn right onto CH 65
17 mi
·
24 min
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Winchester Road Northeast
16
Continue on TN 121
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
John Hunter Highway
17
Turn left onto County Line Road South
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Line Road South
18
Turn right onto US 64
13 mi
·
14 min
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David Crockett Highway
19
Continue on US 64
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
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Veterans Memorial Drive
20
Turn left onto TN 16
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rowe Gap Road
21
Enter roundabout onto US 64 Business
35 ft
·
0 sec
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David Crockett Highway
22
Continue on US 64 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
David Crockett Highway
23
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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1st Avenue Southwest
24
Take the exit onto US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50
207 ft
·
6 sec
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South College Street
25
Turn left onto US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50
183 ft
·
5 sec
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1st Avenue Northeast
26
Turn left onto US 41A
190 ft
·
4 sec
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South Jefferson Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 41A
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 48m estimated drive time, leaving Collierville in the morning should get you to Winchester with plenty of daylight to spare. The route has only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 124-mile stretch on US 72, as services might be less frequent. Budgeting around $36 for fuel should cover the 231.8 miles.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.9 miles from Collierville, TN, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124 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 51 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.9 miles or 2h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winchester, 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 231.8 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 US 72 for about 124 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.9 miles from Collierville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 72 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 230.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 72
Turn left onto US 72
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
23.5 mi into trip
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~30m in
|
US 72
Enter roundabout onto US 72 toward US 72 East: Corinth
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
8
125 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
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US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway toward Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park
5
162.2 mi into trip
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~3h 19m in
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US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
230.2 mi into trip
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~4h 46m in
|
US 64 Business / David Crockett Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 64 Business / David Crockett Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.24 one way
$72.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.79 | $79.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.61 | $89.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.18 | $102.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.34 | $11.13 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.28 | $9.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.45 | $14.84 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Winchester, TN
Morning in Winchester on Tuesday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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
4h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 67% of this 231.8-mile route is highway. You'll have a significant stretch of 124 miles on US 72 before transitioning to other roads. Expect a mix of cruising on faster roads and potentially some more local traffic as you approach your destination. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as exit density changes.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124 mi on US 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and I 565. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 72.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 231.8 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 0.9 miles (US 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (US 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 125 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
973 ft
383 ft
Total Climb
677 ft
Total Descent
86 ft
Highest Point
973 ft
~231.8 mi in
Elevation Range
590 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 Winchester, TN, road signs point toward Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park and Huntsville.
Decatur
125 mi in
|
~2h 32m
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via US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Joe Wheeler State Park
125 mi in
|
~2h 32m
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via US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Huntsville
164 mi in
|
~3h 22m
|
via US 72 Alternate; AL 20
About the Cities
Starting in Collierville, TN
Full guide →Founded 1836
Arriving in Winchester, TN
Full guide →Founded 1809
Winchester is a city in Franklin County, Tennessee.
Top landmarks
- • Franklin County Courthouse — courthouse in Tennessee, United States
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 4h 48m. Total distance: 231.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 124 miles on US 72. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (US 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 125 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Winchester, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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