Moving from Arizonato Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Nashville it is about 1,683 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,420 to 1,869 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Phoenix to Nashville, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Tennessee
At about 1,683 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,574 – $10,098 for a two-bedroom home and $8,710 – $11,613 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,453 – $7,271; a freight trailer is $3,635 – $4,847.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,680 – $7,574 | $4,090 – $5,453 | $2,726 – $3,635 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,816 – $9,088 | $4,908 – $6,544 | $3,272 – $4,362 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,574 – $10,098 | $5,453 – $7,271 | $3,635 – $4,847 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,710 – $11,613 | $6,271 – $8,361 | $4,181 – $5,574 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,846 – $13,127 | $7,089 – $9,452 | $4,726 – $6,301 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,360 – $15,147 | $8,179 – $10,906 | $5,453 – $7,271 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,683 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.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 28 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Memphis | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Gilbert to Memphis | ~1,450 mi | 7–14 days | $6,525 – $8,700 | $7,504 – $10,005 |
| Mesa to Memphis | ~1,454 mi | 7–14 days | $6,543 – $8,724 | $7,524 – $10,033 |
| Chandler to Memphis | ~1,457 mi | 7–14 days | $6,557 – $8,742 | $7,540 – $10,053 |
| Scottsdale to Memphis | ~1,459 mi | 7–14 days | $6,566 – $8,754 | $7,550 – $10,067 |
| Tempe to Memphis | ~1,461 mi | 7–14 days | $6,575 – $8,766 | $7,561 – $10,081 |
| Phoenix to Memphis | ~1,469 mi | 7–14 days | $6,611 – $8,814 | $7,602 – $10,136 |
| Tucson to Nashville | ~1,639 mi | 7–14 days | $7,376 – $9,834 | $8,482 – $11,309 |
| Gilbert to Nashville | ~1,664 mi | 7–14 days | $7,488 – $9,984 | $8,611 – $11,482 |
| Mesa to Nashville | ~1,668 mi | 7–14 days | $7,506 – $10,008 | $8,632 – $11,509 |
| Chandler to Nashville | ~1,672 mi | 7–14 days | $7,524 – $10,032 | $8,653 – $11,537 |
| Scottsdale to Nashville | ~1,672 mi | 7–14 days | $7,524 – $10,032 | $8,653 – $11,537 |
| Tempe to Nashville | ~1,675 mi | 7–14 days | $7,538 – $10,050 | $8,668 – $11,557 |
| Phoenix to Nashville | ~1,683 mi | 7–14 days | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| Tucson to Chattanooga | ~1,732 mi | 7–14 days | $7,794 – $10,392 | $8,963 – $11,951 |
| Gilbert to Chattanooga | ~1,762 mi | 7–14 days | $7,929 – $10,572 | $9,118 – $12,158 |
| Mesa to Chattanooga | ~1,766 mi | 7–14 days | $7,947 – $10,596 | $9,139 – $12,185 |
| Chandler to Chattanooga | ~1,770 mi | 7–14 days | $7,965 – $10,620 | $9,160 – $12,213 |
| Scottsdale to Chattanooga | ~1,771 mi | 7–14 days | $7,970 – $10,626 | $9,165 – $12,220 |
| Tempe to Chattanooga | ~1,773 mi | 7–14 days | $7,979 – $10,638 | $9,175 – $12,234 |
| Phoenix to Chattanooga | ~1,782 mi | 7–14 days | $8,019 – $10,692 | $9,222 – $12,296 |
| Tucson to Knoxville | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
| Gilbert to Knoxville | ~1,850 mi | 7–14 days | $8,325 – $11,100 | $9,574 – $12,765 |
| Mesa to Knoxville | ~1,854 mi | 7–14 days | $8,343 – $11,124 | $9,594 – $12,793 |
| Chandler to Knoxville | ~1,858 mi | 7–14 days | $8,361 – $11,148 | $9,615 – $12,820 |
| Scottsdale to Knoxville | ~1,859 mi | 7–14 days | $8,366 – $11,154 | $9,620 – $12,827 |
| Tempe to Knoxville | ~1,861 mi | 7–14 days | $8,375 – $11,166 | $9,631 – $12,841 |
| Phoenix to Knoxville | ~1,869 mi | 7–14 days | $8,411 – $11,214 | $9,672 – $12,896 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,683 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 trucks
At the Tennessee end
274 household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Nashville runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,574 – $10,098 | $9,468 – $12,623 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,710 – $11,613 | $10,888 – $14,516 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Nashville, the distance is about 1,683 miles. From our model that is $7,574 – $10,098 for a two-bedroom home and $8,710 – $11,613 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,453 – $7,271 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,635 – $4,847. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Arizona and Tennessee, distances run from 1,420 to 1,869 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Tennessee take?
Phoenix to Nashville is 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Tennessee?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,635 – $4,847 for a two-bedroom home over 1,683 miles against $7,574 – $10,098 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $10,888 – $14,516 rather than $8,710 – $11,613.