Moving from Indiana to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Indianapolis and Nashville it is about 293 miles and about 5 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 154 to 570 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~293 miIndianapolis → Nashville
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,319+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 6,707 people moved from Indiana to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,441), and about 4,460 went the other way. Between Indianapolis and Nashville it is about 293 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,319 – $1,758 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 99 movers based in Indiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Indiana to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,707 people a year (±3,441), against about 4,460 (±1,890) from Tennessee to Indiana, so Tennessee gains about 2,247 people a year on this exchange. Indiana is the 12th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | Campbell County | 333 ±435* |
| Bartholomew County | Davidson County | 222 ±299* |
| Boone County | McMinn County | 182 ±256* |
| Hamilton County | Knox County | 182 ±147 |
| Lake County | Rutherford County | 181 ±282* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Indianapolis 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 Indiana and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Indiana to Tennessee
At about 293 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,319 – $1,758 for a two-bedroom home and $1,516 – $2,022 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $949 – $1,266; a freight trailer is $633 – $844.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $989 – $1,319 | $712 – $949 | $475 – $633 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,187 – $1,582 | $854 – $1,139 | $570 – $759 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,319 – $1,758 | $949 – $1,266 | $633 – $844 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,516 – $2,022 | $1,092 – $1,456 | $728 – $970 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,714 – $2,285 | $1,234 – $1,645 | $823 – $1,097 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,978 – $2,637 | $1,424 – $1,899 | $949 – $1,266 |
Transport only, for an estimated 293 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 Indiana to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville to Nashville | ~154 mi | 1–3 days | $693 – $924 | $797 – $1,063 |
| Evansville to Chattanooga | ~277 mi | 1–3 days | $1,247 – $1,662 | $1,433 – $1,911 |
| Evansville to Memphis | ~278 mi | 1–3 days | $1,251 – $1,668 | $1,439 – $1,918 |
| Evansville to Knoxville | ~285 mi | 1–3 days | $1,283 – $1,710 | $1,475 – $1,967 |
| Indianapolis to Nashville | ~293 mi | 1–3 days | $1,319 – $1,758 | $1,516 – $2,022 |
| Indianapolis to Knoxville | ~338 mi | 1–3 days | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,749 – $2,332 |
| Indianapolis to Chattanooga | ~384 mi | 1–3 days | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
| Fort Wayne to Nashville | ~409 mi | 3–7 days | $1,841 – $2,454 | $2,117 – $2,822 |
| Fort Wayne to Knoxville | ~420 mi | 3–7 days | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| Indianapolis to Memphis | ~448 mi | 3–7 days | $2,016 – $2,688 | $2,318 – $3,091 |
| Fort Wayne to Chattanooga | ~486 mi | 3–7 days | $2,187 – $2,916 | $2,515 – $3,353 |
| Fort Wayne to Memphis | ~570 mi | 3–7 days | $2,565 – $3,420 | $2,950 – $3,933 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Indiana
51 of the 99 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4,745 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 689 of 2,623 vehicle inspections (26.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 235 of 4,739 driver inspections (5.0%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Van Lines IncEvansville, IN · USDOT 125550 | 1,609 | 223 of 888 | 71 of 1,609 |
| Allied Van Lines IncFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 76235 | 970 | 158 of 525 | 38 of 969 |
| North American Moving & StorageFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 70851 | 862 | 149 of 468 | 33 of 861 |
| Wheaton World Wide MovingIndianapolis, IN · USDOT 70719 | 688 | 88 of 405 | 44 of 687 |
| Fastmover Express IncFishers, IN · USDOT 3701508 | 195 | 21 of 102 | 8 of 195 |
| WS Thomas Transfer LLCGreenfield, IN · USDOT 2093310 | 98 | 16 of 59 | 0 of 98 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
166 listed household-goods carriers are based in Indiana, 99 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Indiana directory ranks them. At the Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee to Indiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Indiana
Indiana to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indiana to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Indianapolis and Nashville, the distance is about 293 miles. From our model that is $1,319 – $1,758 for a two-bedroom home and $1,516 – $2,022 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $949 – $1,266 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $633 – $844. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Indiana and Tennessee, distances run from 154 to 570 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Indiana to Tennessee take?
Indianapolis to Nashville is about 5 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Indiana to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Indiana into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 166 listed movers based in Indiana, 99 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Indiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Indiana to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $633 – $844 for a two-bedroom home over 293 miles against $1,319 – $1,758 with full-service movers. A container, about $949 – $1,266, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Indiana to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,707 people (±3,441) moved from Indiana to Tennessee that year, against about 4,460 (±1,890) from Tennessee to Indiana. That makes Indiana the 12th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.