McMinnville, TN to Collierville, TN is 272.2 miles and takes about 5h 8m via I 40, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive will take you across the state of Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. With an 83% highway share, expect a straightforward journey primarily on major interstates. This route is best suited for travelers looking for an efficient way to cover ground, making it a solid choice for 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
136.1 miles from McMinnville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
150.1 mi
2h 41m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi
58m
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi
18m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi
17m
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi
11m
McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi
10m
I 24
6.5 mi
6m
South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 150.1 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on Walling Street
394 ft·23 sec·Walling Street
2
Turn left onto North Spring Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·North Spring Street
3
Turn right onto SR 380
0.4 mi·45 sec·East Morford Street
4
Continue on SR 380
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
5
Continue on US 70S
10 mi·11 min·Nashville Highway
6
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi·10 min·McMinnville Highway
7
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi·2 min·East Main Street
8
Continue on US 70S
16 mi·18 min·John Bragg Highway
9
Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi·5 min·South Rutherford Boulevard
10
Turn left onto US 231
0.3 mi·22 sec·South Church Street
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 24 West: NashvilleUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 24
6.5 mi·6 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 74AToward I 840 West: Memphis, FranklinUse the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 840
54 mi·58 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 40
150 mi·2 hr 41 min·I 40
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 24-25Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 269, TN 385
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 24AToward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, MississippiUse the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 269
401 ft·5 sec·Paul W Barret Parkway
21
Continue on I 269
15 mi·17 min·Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward TN 57 West: ColliervilleUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto TN 57
1.4 mi·3 min·TN 57
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·North Main Street
26
Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft·3 sec·North Rowlett Street
27
Arrive at destination
North Rowlett Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 8m duration, starting your drive in McMinnville, TN, in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Collierville, TN, before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $43, you won't need extensive planning for this single-day trip. Keep an eye on I 40 for potential traffic, especially as you approach larger towns. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 150 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with extended periods of highway driving.
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 136.1 miles from McMinnville, TN, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.1 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 60 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.1 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collierville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving McMinnville, 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 McMinnville, TN
This is one driving day of about 272.2 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from McMinnville, 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 150.1 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.8 and 270.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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41.8 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward I 24 West: Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
8
48.7 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 74A
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
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253.3 mi into trip|~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 24-25
Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Coll...
9
254.5 mi into trip|~4h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 24A
Toward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Miss...
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270.5 mi into trip|~5h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TN 57 West: Collierville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TN 57 West: Collierville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.56 one way
$85.11 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$46.72
$93.45
premium
$4.89
$52.38
$104.76
diesel
$5.61
$60.10
$120.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.7
1
$28.58
$13.07
Efficient EV
68.1
0
$23.82
$10.89
EV Truck/SUV
108.9
1
$38.11
$17.42
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
McMinnville, TN
Night
in McMinnville on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Collierville, TN
Night
in Collierville on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
4 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
5h 8m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of the route utilizing major roads like I 40. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including an uninterrupted segment of 150.1 miles on I 40. The journey begins with roads like John Bragg Highway and Tennessee National Guard Parkway before merging onto the interstate, offering a smooth transition into a mostly high-speed travel experience. Expect a steady pace with minimal detours from the main thoroughfares.
83% 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: 150.1 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 272.2 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 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between McMinnville, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Franklin, Millington, Jackson and Mississippi.
Franklin
48.7 mi in|~1h 1m
Millington
253.3 mi in|~4h 42m
Jackson
254.5 mi in|~4h 45m
Mississippi
254.5 mi in|~4h 45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 272.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 150.1 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 Collierville, 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 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Collierville, TN before the return drive.
