Spanning 118.9 miles across Tennessee, this trek from Mount Carmel to Collierville is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to complete the transit. While both towns are located within the Southeast region, you will be traversing local roads rather than major interstates. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without the complexity of long-haul travel.
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
67.8 miles from Mount Carmel, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
67.6 mi
1h 12m
West Main Street
17.4 mi
19m
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi
17m
US 412
10.5 mi
11m
Mt Carmel Road
9.1 mi
25m
US 641
4.7 mi
5m
TN 100
3.5 mi
6m
West Church Sttreet
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 67.6 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel, TN and Collierville, TN.
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Start on Mt Carmel Road
2.3 mi·8 min·Mt Carmel Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Mount Carmel Access
526 ft·23 sec·Mount Carmel Access
3
Continue on 1758
6.8 mi·16 min·Mt Carmel Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto TN 100
3.5 mi·6 min·TN 100
5
Turn right onto Middleburg Road
0.5 mi·53 sec·Middleburg Road
6
Turn right onto US 641
4.7 mi·5 min·US 641
7
Turn left onto US 412
17 mi·19 min·West Main Street
8
Continue on US 412
2.2 mi·2 min·West Church Sttreet
9
Continue on US 412
10 mi·11 min·US 412
10
Turn right onto SR 152
0.8 mi·1 min·Law Road
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
12
Merge onto I 40
68 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 40
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 24-25Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 269, TN 385
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 24AToward I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, MississippiUse the right lane.
17
Merge onto I 269
401 ft·5 sec·Paul W Barret Parkway
18
Continue on I 269
15 mi·17 min·Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward TN 57 West: ColliervilleUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto TN 57
1.4 mi·3 min·TN 57
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·North Main Street
23
Turn right onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft·3 sec·North Rowlett Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Rowlett Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Aim to depart during daylight hours to better navigate the turn-heavy local roads, as visibility is key on these secondary routes. Keep your $18 fuel budget in mind before you head out, as services may be more limited on local roads compared to major corridors. Since there are no designated stops, take advantage of the short travel time to enjoy a direct commute. A concrete tip for this specific path: keep a close eye on your GPS, as the reliance on local roads like Middleburg Road means you will encounter frequent turns that require careful navigation.
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 67.8 miles from Mount Carmel, TN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.6 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 34m 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 21m
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 Mount Carmel, 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 Mount Carmel, TN
This is one driving day of about 135.6 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Mount Carmel, 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 67.6 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 116.6 and 133.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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116.6 mi into trip|~2h 27m 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...
6
116.9 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 269, TN 385
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 269, TN 385
6
117.5 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
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117.9 mi into trip|~2h 29m 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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133.8 mi into trip|~2h 49m 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
$21.20 one way
$42.40 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.28
$46.55
premium
$4.89
$26.09
$52.19
diesel
$5.61
$29.94
$59.88
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: 47.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.7
0
$14.24
$6.51
Efficient EV
33.9
0
$11.86
$5.42
EV Truck/SUV
54.2
0
$18.98
$8.68
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mount Carmel, TN
Morning
in Mount Carmel on Sunday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Collierville, TN
Morning
in Collierville on Sunday
Local time
7:03 AM
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
23 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 53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads like Mount Carmel Access, Mt Carmel Road, and Middleburg Road. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed pavement; instead, the drive demands your full attention as you navigate the local infrastructure. The road's personality is defined by these technical turns, making it a departure from standard highway driving. Prepare for a hands-on experience that requires you to stay alert through every curve and intersection.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.6 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and West Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 116.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 135.6 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 116.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Mount Carmel, TN and Collierville, TN, road signs point toward Millington, Jackson and Mississippi.
Millington
116.6 mi in|~2h 27m
Jackson
117.9 mi in|~2h 29m
Mississippi
117.9 mi in|~2h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 135.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.6 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 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 116.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Collierville, TN before heading back.
