Origin
New South Memphis, TN
Night in New South Memphis on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Collierville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New South Memphis, TN
Dee Hunna
Collierville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from New South Memphis to Collierville, you are looking at a straightforward 27.1-mile trek across the Southeast. This trip typically takes about 36 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Bill Morris Parkway, Avron B Fogelman Expressway, and the W B Fowler Senior Expressway to complete your journey. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for this short distance. Since this route remains entirely within the state of Tennessee, the transition is seamless and efficient. It is an ideal connection for those needing to move between these two areas without the hassle of a long-haul commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Morris Parkway | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| Avron B Fogelman Expressway | 6 mi | 8m |
| W B Fowler Senior Expressway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| South Center Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 72 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Third Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bill Morris Parkway
— 13.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on US 61
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Third Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 55 South, I 240 East: Nashville, Jackson Miss
3
Merge onto I 55
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 240
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on TN 385
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Bill Morris Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
340 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 72 West: Collierville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn slight left onto US 72
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 72
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 72
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 72
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto South Center Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Center Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto East South Street
432 ft
·
17 sec
·
East South Street
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn left onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Rowlett Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Rowlett Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 55 / W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collie...
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 72 West: Collierville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 72 West: Collierville
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South Center Street
Turn right onto South Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Collierville, TN
Night in Collierville on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
27 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
36m 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?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 90% of this drive is spent on major expressways. You will spend the bulk of your time at highway speeds, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.9 miles on the Bill Morris Parkway. The personality of this route is defined by consistent, fast-paced transit rather than winding backroads or scenic detours. Because the path is so heavily reliant on expressway infrastructure, you can anticipate a steady, predictable flow of traffic. It is a functional drive designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal complexity or technical maneuvering.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Bill Morris Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bill Morris Parkway and Avron B Fogelman Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near I 55 / W B Fowler Senior Expressway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (I 55 / W B Fowler Senior Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
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 New South Memphis, TN to Collierville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Corinth along the way.
Corinth
25.2 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 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 Collierville, 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 0.7 miles (I 55 / W B Fowler Senior Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 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 Collierville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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