Moving from Jackson, MS to Memphis, TN
About 229 miles across a state line, from Mississippi 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 Jackson, MS to Memphis, TN covers about 229 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,031 – $1,374 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 205 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 229 miles, about 4 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 $1,031 – $1,374. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Jackson to Memphis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $773 – $1,031 | $556 – $742 | $371 – $495 |
| 1 bedroom | $927 – $1,237 | $668 – $890 | $445 – $594 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,031 – $1,374 | $742 – $989 | $495 – $660 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,185 – $1,580 | $853 – $1,138 | $569 – $758 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,340 – $1,786 | $965 – $1,286 | $643 – $857 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,546 – $2,061 | $1,113 – $1,484 | $742 – $989 |
Transport only, for an estimated 229 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, Jackson to Memphis
229 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,145. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,031 to $1,374, 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 Jackson to Memphis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 205 people a year (±136) moved from Hinds County, MS, home to Jackson, to Shelby County, TN, home to Memphis. Going the other way: about 394 people a year (±287). Movers from Hinds County make up 0.6% of the 33,594 people a year who moved into Shelby County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,292 people a year (±2,444) moving from Mississippi to Tennessee and about 8,457 people a year (±2,868) from Tennessee to Mississippi — a net gain for Mississippi of about 1,165 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rankin County, MS | 3,094 ±821 |
| Madison County, MS | 2,005 ±543 |
| Jackson County, MS | 796 ±540 |
| Henry County, GA | 371 ±357 |
| Jefferson County, AR | 340 ±357 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MS | 2,448 ±743 |
| Rutherford County, TN | 1,527 ±362 |
| Crittenden County, AR | 1,270 ±538 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,190 ±425 |
| Jefferson County, KY | 819 ±698 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jackson (10 counting those licensed only inside Mississippi). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Movers LLCUSDOT 761377 | Jackson · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Atob Relocations LLCUSDOT 4509509 | Ridgeland · 9 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1925341 | Madison · 14 mi | 2 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| McClelland Moving Service IncUSDOT 846372 | Jackson · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Mighty Strong Movers LLCUSDOT 3002701 | Rigdeland · 9 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Khallid DawsonUSDOT 4351992 | Brandon · 17 mi | 1 truck | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Memphis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Memphis: Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Big League Movers Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Guardian Moving Systems Inc (Memphis, 17 trucks), Cooper & Cooper Moving Inc (Memphis, 13 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Mississippi 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 Jackson to Memphis
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 229 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 Memphis
A local move inside Memphis 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 Memphis are Little Rock (about 151 mi), Jackson (about 229 mi), Nashville (about 230 mi).
Other routes from Jackson
All routes from Jackson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Baton Rouge, LA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Jackson to Gulfport, MS | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Jackson to Houston, TX | ~412 mi | $1,854 – $2,472 |
| Jackson to Chicago, IL | ~789 mi | $3,551 – $4,734 |
| Jackson to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~795 mi | $3,578 – $4,770 |
| Jackson to Miami, FL | ~878 mi | $3,951 – $5,268 |
| Jackson to Ann Arbor, MI | ~903 mi | $4,064 – $5,418 |
| Jackson to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,891 mi | $8,510 – $11,346 |
Also moving to Memphis: from Little Rock, AR, from Nashville, TN, from Birmingham, AL, from Chattanooga, TN.
Jackson to Memphis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jackson to Memphis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 229 miles cost about $773 – $1,031 for a studio, $1,031 – $1,374 for a two-bedroom home and $1,185 – $1,580 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jackson to Memphis take?
The drive is about 4 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 Jackson to Memphis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $495 – $660 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,031 – $1,374 with full-service movers; a moving container is $742 – $989.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jackson to Memphis?
Yes. Jackson is in Mississippi and Memphis is in Tennessee, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Jackson hold it.
How many people move from Jackson to Memphis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 205 people a year (margin of error ±136) moved from Hinds County, which contains Jackson, to Shelby County, which contains Memphis.
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.