Moving from Huntsville, AL to Knoxville, TN
About 201 miles across a state line, from Alabama into Tennessee, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Huntsville, AL to Knoxville, TN covers about 201 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $905 – $1,206 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 239 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 201 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $905 – $1,206. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Huntsville to Knoxville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678 – $905 | $488 – $651 | $326 – $434 |
| 1 bedroom | $814 – $1,085 | $586 – $781 | $391 – $521 |
| 2 bedrooms | $905 – $1,206 | $651 – $868 | $434 – $579 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,040 – $1,387 | $749 – $999 | $499 – $666 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,176 – $1,568 | $847 – $1,129 | $564 – $753 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,357 – $1,809 | $977 – $1,302 | $651 – $868 |
Transport only, for an estimated 201 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Huntsville to Knoxville
201 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,005. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $905 to $1,206, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Huntsville to Knoxville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 239 people a year (±274) moved from Madison County, AL, home to Huntsville, to Knox County, TN, home to Knoxville. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 42 people a year (±41). Movers from Madison County make up 0.8% of the 31,755 people a year who moved into Knox County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 9,789 people a year (±2,113) moving from Alabama to Tennessee and about 11,339 people a year (±2,639) from Tennessee to Alabama — a net gain for Alabama of about 1,550 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Limestone County, AL | 2,404 ±617 |
| Morgan County, AL | 796 ±396 |
| Jefferson County, AL | 770 ±196 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 617 ±198 |
| Lee County, AL | 589 ±187 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Blount County, TN | 1,968 ±479 |
| Anderson County, TN | 1,759 ±392 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,325 ±385 |
| Hamilton County, TN | 1,090 ±304 |
| Sevier County, TN | 926 ±271 |
Licensed movers at each end
11 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Huntsville (21 counting those licensed only inside Alabama). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 5 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 930909 | Huntsville · 4 mi | 24 trucks | 2 | — |
| This Side Up Moving IncUSDOT 1874024 | Huntsville · 6 mi | 12 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Lambert Relocation IncUSDOT 2459680 | Madison · 14 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville AlUSDOT 3381623 | Huntsville · 3 mi | 8 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 1 |
| AA American Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 1163751 | New Market · 16 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Bolt MoversUSDOT 2959051 | Huntsville · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Knoxville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Knoxville: Gouffon Moving & Storage Company Inc (Knoxville, 17 trucks), Rowe Transfer Inc (Knoxville, 17 trucks), Fox Moving and Storage of East Tennessee LLC (Knoxville, 16 trucks), Carey Moving & Storage of Knoxville Inc (Knoxville, 9 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Alabama into Tennessee, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Huntsville to Knoxville
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 201 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Knoxville
A local move inside Knoxville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Knoxville are Chattanooga (about 117 mi), Greenville (about 134 mi), Lexington (about 172 mi).
Other routes from Huntsville
All routes from Huntsville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Birmingham, AL | ~98 mi | $435 – $719 |
| Huntsville to Nashville, TN | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Huntsville to Montgomery, AL | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Huntsville to Augusta, GA | ~324 mi | $1,458 – $1,944 |
| Huntsville to Mobile, AL | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| Huntsville to Fort Wayne, IN | ~520 mi | $2,340 – $3,120 |
| Huntsville to Houston, TX | ~720 mi | $3,240 – $4,320 |
| Huntsville to Colorado Springs, CO | ~1,220 mi | $5,490 – $7,320 |
Also moving to Knoxville: from Chattanooga, TN, from Lexington, KY, from Atlanta, GA, from Nashville, TN.
Huntsville to Knoxville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Huntsville to Knoxville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 201 miles cost about $678 – $905 for a studio, $905 – $1,206 for a two-bedroom home and $1,040 – $1,387 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Huntsville to Knoxville take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Huntsville to Knoxville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $434 – $579 for a two-bedroom home, against $905 – $1,206 with full-service movers; a moving container is $651 – $868.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Huntsville to Knoxville?
Yes. Huntsville is in Alabama and Knoxville is in Tennessee, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 11 listed movers within 30 miles of Huntsville hold it.
How many people move from Huntsville to Knoxville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 239 people a year (margin of error ±274) moved from Madison County, which contains Huntsville, to Knox County, which contains Knoxville.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.