Collierville to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

966.8 miles 1555.9 km · straight line
1160.2 miles estimated 1867.1 km · driving distance
23h 20min estimated drive time
$112 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Collierville from White Sands?

The distance from Collierville to White Sands is 966.8 miles (1555.9 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located W of Collierville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1160.2 miles, taking about 23h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Collierville in Tennessee and White Sands in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Collierville and White Sands. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Collierville to White Sands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 20min $112 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 0min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~30h 20min $139–$406* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Collierville & White Sands

Quick Facts

Collierville
35.04°N, 89.66°W
America/Chicago
116m elevation
White Sands
32.79°N, 106.33°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 322 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients