Moving from Huntsville, AL to Nashville, TN
About 116 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 Nashville, TN covers about 116 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $522 – $696 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 277 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 116 miles, about 2 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 $522 – $696. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Huntsville to Nashville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $470 – $626 | $338 – $451 | $226 – $301 |
| 2 bedrooms | $522 – $696 | $376 – $501 | $251 – $334 |
| 3 bedrooms | $600 – $800 | $432 – $576 | $288 – $384 |
| 4 bedrooms | $679 – $905 | $489 – $651 | $326 – $434 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $783 – $1,044 | $564 – $752 | $376 – $501 |
Transport only, for an estimated 116 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 Nashville
116 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $580. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $522 to $696, 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 Nashville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 277 people a year (±133) moved from Madison County, AL, home to Huntsville, to Davidson County, TN, home to Nashville. Going the other way: about 151 people a year (±94). Movers from Madison County make up 0.6% of the 49,730 people a year who moved into Davidson 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 |
|---|---|
| Rutherford County, TN | 3,207 ±737 |
| Williamson County, TN | 2,940 ±573 |
| Sumner County, TN | 2,188 ±488 |
| Shelby County, TN | 1,795 ±546 |
| Wilson County, TN | 1,629 ±469 |
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 Nashville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Nashville: Ted R Sanders Moving & Warehouse Inc (Nashville, 31 trucks), Sixth Man Movers Inc (Nashville, 18 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLC (Nashville, 15 trucks), True Friends Moving Company LLC (Madison, 15 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 Nashville
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 116 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 Nashville
A local move inside Nashville 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 Nashville are Huntsville (about 116 mi), Chattanooga (about 132 mi), Evansville (about 154 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 Montgomery, AL | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Huntsville to Knoxville, TN | ~201 mi | $905 – $1,206 |
| 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 Nashville: from Chattanooga, TN, from Louisville, KY, from Knoxville, TN, from Lexington, KY.
Huntsville to Nashville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Huntsville to Nashville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 116 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $522 – $696 for a two-bedroom home and $600 – $800 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Huntsville to Nashville take?
The drive is about 2 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 Nashville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $251 – $334 for a two-bedroom home, against $522 – $696 with full-service movers; a moving container is $376 – $501.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Huntsville to Nashville?
Yes. Huntsville is in Alabama and Nashville 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 Nashville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 277 people a year (margin of error ±133) moved from Madison County, which contains Huntsville, to Davidson County, which contains Nashville.
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.