Moving from Kansas to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Nashville it is about 691 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 429 to 876 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.
- ~691 miWichita → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,110+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 967 people moved from Kansas to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±674), and about 2,515 went the other way. Between Wichita and Nashville it is about 691 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,110 – $4,146 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 967 people a year (±674), against about 2,515 (±1,468) from Tennessee to Kansas, so Tennessee loses about 1,548 people a year on this exchange. Kansas is the 35th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geary County | Montgomery County | 279 ±427* |
| Johnson County | Williamson County | 239 ±265* |
| Leavenworth County | Montgomery County | 152 ±137 |
| Barton County | Knox County | 144 ±200* |
| Dickinson County | Montgomery County | 70 ±121* |
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.
Wichita 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 Kansas and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Kansas to Tennessee
At about 691 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,110 – $4,146 for a two-bedroom home and $3,576 – $4,768 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,239 – $2,985; a freight trailer is $1,493 – $1,990.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,332 – $3,110 | $1,679 – $2,239 | $1,119 – $1,493 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,799 – $3,731 | $2,015 – $2,687 | $1,343 – $1,791 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,110 – $4,146 | $2,239 – $2,985 | $1,493 – $1,990 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,576 – $4,768 | $2,575 – $3,433 | $1,716 – $2,289 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,042 – $5,390 | $2,910 – $3,881 | $1,940 – $2,587 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,664 – $6,219 | $3,358 – $4,478 | $2,239 – $2,985 |
Transport only, for an estimated 691 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 Kansas to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park to Memphis | ~429 mi | 3–7 days | $1,931 – $2,574 | $2,220 – $2,960 |
| Kansas City to Memphis | ~434 mi | 3–7 days | $1,953 – $2,604 | $2,246 – $2,995 |
| Wichita to Memphis | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Overland Park to Nashville | ~553 mi | 3–7 days | $2,489 – $3,318 | $2,862 – $3,816 |
| Kansas City to Nashville | ~554 mi | 3–7 days | $2,493 – $3,324 | $2,867 – $3,823 |
| Overland Park to Chattanooga | ~681 mi | 3–7 days | $3,065 – $4,086 | $3,524 – $4,699 |
| Kansas City to Chattanooga | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Wichita to Nashville | ~691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
| Kansas City to Knoxville | ~729 mi | 3–7 days | $3,281 – $4,374 | $3,773 – $5,030 |
| Overland Park to Knoxville | ~729 mi | 3–7 days | $3,281 – $4,374 | $3,773 – $5,030 |
| Wichita to Chattanooga | ~808 mi | 3–7 days | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Wichita to Knoxville | ~876 mi | 3–7 days | $3,942 – $5,256 | $4,533 – $6,044 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kansas
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 62 vehicle inspections (17.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 90 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| American MoversWichita, KS · USDOT 1698749 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckWichita, KS · USDOT 2277955 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCWichita, KS · USDOT 1799712 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kansas 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 Kansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kansas
Kansas to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Nashville, the distance is about 691 miles. From our model that is $3,110 – $4,146 for a two-bedroom home and $3,576 – $4,768 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,239 – $2,985 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,493 – $1,990. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Kansas and Tennessee, distances run from 429 to 876 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to Tennessee take?
Wichita to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Kansas to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Kansas into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 89 listed movers based in Kansas, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,493 – $1,990 for a two-bedroom home over 691 miles against $3,110 – $4,146 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,239 – $2,985, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kansas to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 967 people (±674) moved from Kansas to Tennessee that year, against about 2,515 (±1,468) from Tennessee to Kansas. That makes Kansas the 35th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.