Moving from Missouri to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Nashville it is about 295 miles and about 5 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 268 to 726 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.
- ~295 miSaint Louis → Nashville
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,328+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 3,476 people moved from Missouri to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,548), and about 2,380 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Nashville it is about 295 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,328 – $1,770 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,476 people a year (±1,548), against about 2,380 (±1,044) from Tennessee to Missouri, so Tennessee gains about 1,096 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 19th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Madrid County | Tipton County | 323 ±418* |
| St. Charles County | Wilson County | 246 ±406* |
| Pulaski County | Montgomery County | 217 ±186 |
| St. Louis County | Shelby County | 216 ±118 |
| St. Louis County | Davidson County | 151 ±74 |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Tennessee
At about 295 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,328 – $1,770 for a two-bedroom home and $1,527 – $2,036 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $956 – $1,274; a freight trailer is $637 – $850.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $996 – $1,328 | $717 – $956 | $478 – $637 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,195 – $1,593 | $860 – $1,147 | $573 – $765 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,328 – $1,770 | $956 – $1,274 | $637 – $850 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,527 – $2,036 | $1,099 – $1,466 | $733 – $977 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,726 – $2,301 | $1,243 – $1,657 | $828 – $1,104 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,991 – $2,655 | $1,434 – $1,912 | $956 – $1,274 |
Transport only, for an estimated 295 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 Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Memphis | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Saint Louis to Memphis | ~280 mi | 1–3 days | $1,260 – $1,680 | $1,449 – $1,932 |
| Saint Louis to Nashville | ~295 mi | 1–3 days | $1,328 – $1,770 | $1,527 – $2,036 |
| Columbia to Memphis | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Columbia to Nashville | ~420 mi | 3–7 days | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| Saint Louis to Chattanooga | ~427 mi | 3–7 days | $1,922 – $2,562 | $2,210 – $2,946 |
| Springfield to Nashville | ~429 mi | 3–7 days | $1,931 – $2,574 | $2,220 – $2,960 |
| Kansas City to Memphis | ~431 mi | 3–7 days | $1,940 – $2,586 | $2,230 – $2,974 |
| Saint Louis to Knoxville | ~455 mi | 3–7 days | $2,048 – $2,730 | $2,355 – $3,140 |
| Springfield to Chattanooga | ~548 mi | 3–7 days | $2,466 – $3,288 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| Columbia to Chattanooga | ~550 mi | 3–7 days | $2,475 – $3,300 | $2,846 – $3,795 |
| Kansas City to Nashville | ~551 mi | 3–7 days | $2,480 – $3,306 | $2,851 – $3,802 |
| Columbia to Knoxville | ~589 mi | 3–7 days | $2,651 – $3,534 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| Springfield to Knoxville | ~614 mi | 3–7 days | $2,763 – $3,684 | $3,177 – $4,237 |
| Kansas City to Chattanooga | ~679 mi | 3–7 days | $3,056 – $4,074 | $3,514 – $4,685 |
| Kansas City to Knoxville | ~726 mi | 3–7 days | $3,267 – $4,356 | $3,757 – $5,009 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Nashville, the distance is about 295 miles. From our model that is $1,328 – $1,770 for a two-bedroom home and $1,527 – $2,036 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $956 – $1,274 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $637 – $850. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Missouri and Tennessee, distances run from 268 to 726 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Tennessee take?
Saint Louis 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 Missouri to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $637 – $850 for a two-bedroom home over 295 miles against $1,328 – $1,770 with full-service movers. A container, about $956 – $1,274, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,476 people (±1,548) moved from Missouri to Tennessee that year, against about 2,380 (±1,044) from Tennessee to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 19th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.