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Trip from Red Bank, TN to Collierville, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 53m
Distance
292.8 mi
471 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 40m
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6 AM
5h 53m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 2m
12 PM
6h 0m
3 PM
6h 4m
5 PM
6h 18m
8 PM
5h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Bank, TN
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Collierville, TN
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Trip Overview
Red Bank, TN to Collierville, TN is 292.8 miles and takes about 5h 53m via US 72, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major roadways, making it a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without a lot of fuss. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is well within typical driving limits.
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
146.4 miles from Red Bank, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 72 | 92.1 mi | 1h 50m |
| John T Reid Parkway | 71.9 mi | 1h 22m |
| US 72 Alternate | 59.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 24 | 26.4 mi | 29m |
| North Cedar Avenue | 17.8 mi | 20m |
| Highway 72 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Huntsville-Decatur Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Lee Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 72
— 92.1 mi, about 1h 50m
Traffic on I-24
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 9 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,974 veh/hr typical · worst 2,367
Quietest
2 AM
~348 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank, TN and Collierville, TN.
1
Start on Euclid Avenue West
88 ft
·
8 sec
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Euclid Avenue West
2
Turn right onto Dayton Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Dayton Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto US 27
2.8 mi
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3 min
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US 27
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 24
26 mi
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29 min
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I 24
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 152A
Toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
8
Continue on US 72
18 mi
·
20 min
·
North Cedar Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 72
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
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Lee Highway
10
Continue on US 72
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
11
Continue on US 72
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Lee Highway
12
Continue on US 72
70 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
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John T Reid Parkway
13
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
3.5 mi
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4 min
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Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Bee Line Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20
60 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 72
22 mi
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26 min
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US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 72
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 72
9.5 mi
·
12 min
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Highway 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 72
44 mi
·
52 min
·
US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto US 72
155 ft
·
1 sec
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US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
22
Continue on US 72
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 72
Toward Collierville, Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 72
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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US 72
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto South Center Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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South Center Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto East South Street
432 ft
·
17 sec
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East South Street
27
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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South Main Street
28
Turn left onto North Rowlett Street
71 ft
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3 sec
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North Rowlett Street
29
Arrive at destination
North Rowlett Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 53-minute estimated drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Consider departing in the morning to allow for any unexpected delays and to arrive with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility on when and where to take a break; aim for around the halfway point or when you feel ready. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 92.1-mile stretch on US 72, as services might be less frequent in certain segments. The estimated fuel cost of $52 should help you budget accordingly.
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 146.4 miles from Red Bank, TN, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.1 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 64 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.4 miles or 2h 53m 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 48m
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 Red Bank, 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 Red Bank, TN
This is one driving day of about 292.8 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Red Bank, 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 92.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.4 miles from Red Bank, 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 92.1 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.
Service Plaza
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Tennessee Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Hwy 25 Truck and Trailer Parts
1.3 mi from route
Driver Services Center
2.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 282.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
5
6.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
130.7 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
269.3 mi into trip
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~5h 23m in
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US 72
Enter roundabout onto US 72 toward US 72 West: Memphis
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
8
282.8 mi into trip
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~5h 38m in
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US 72
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72 toward Collierville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Collierville, Memphis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.24 one way
$86.48 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $47.74 | $95.47 |
| premium | $4.72 | $54.36 | $108.73 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $55.29 | $110.57 |
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: 102.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.74 | $14.05 |
| Efficient EV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.62 | $11.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.1 | 1 | $40.99 | $18.74 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Red Bank, TN
Late night in Red Bank on Sunday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
NW 0 to 5 mph
43% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:34PM CDT until July 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:40PM CDT until July 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Destination
Collierville, TN
Late night in Collierville on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 0 to 5 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:34PM CDT until July 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:40PM CDT until July 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
92°F
Decatur, AL
146 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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 53m 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?
This route is mostly highway, with 90% of the drive on limited-access roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 92.1 miles on US 72, offering a good opportunity for consistent cruising. Expect the highway portion to conclude as you approach your destination, transitioning to more surface streets. The high percentage of highway driving suggests frequent exits and varying traffic patterns as you pass through different communities.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.1 mi on US 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and John T Reid Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 292.8 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 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.7 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
770 ft
383 ft
Total Climb
427 ft
Total Descent
773 ft
Highest Point
770 ft
~20.9 mi in
Elevation Range
388 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Red Bank, TN
Full guide →Red Bank is a hip city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, in the United States. It is the Garden State's answer to Greenwich Village. Red Bank is famous for being the home of legendary big band leader Count Basie and the stomping grounds of celebrities Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and raunchy filmmaker Kevin Smith. Several of Kevin Smith's movies are set or filmed in Red Bank, most notably Chasing Amy and the TV series Comic Book Men. In 2012, Smithsonian Magazine listed Red Bank as the 3rd best small town in America, citing its numerous theaters, galleries, and art festivals.
Arriving in Collierville, TN
Full guide →Founded 1836
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 5h 53m. Total distance: 292.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.1 miles on US 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.7 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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