Moving from Cleveland, OH to Nashville, TN
About 535 miles across a state line, from Ohio 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 Cleveland, OH to Nashville, TN covers about 535 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,408 – $3,210 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 266 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 535 miles between Ohio and Tennessee, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,408 – $3,210 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 10 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Cleveland to Nashville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,806 – $2,408 | $1,300 – $1,733 | $867 – $1,156 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,167 – $2,889 | $1,560 – $2,080 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,408 – $3,210 | $1,733 – $2,311 | $1,156 – $1,541 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,769 – $3,692 | $1,993 – $2,658 | $1,329 – $1,772 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,130 – $4,173 | $2,253 – $3,005 | $1,502 – $2,003 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,611 – $4,815 | $2,600 – $3,467 | $1,733 – $2,311 |
Transport only, for an estimated 535 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, Cleveland to Nashville
535 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,675. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,408 to $3,210, 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 Cleveland to Nashville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 266 people a year (±222) moved from Cuyahoga County, OH, home to Cleveland, to Davidson County, TN, home to Nashville. Going the other way: about 44 people a year (±47). Movers from Cuyahoga County make up 0.5% of the 49,730 people a year who moved into Davidson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,085 people a year (±1,308) moving from Ohio to Tennessee and about 6,298 people a year (±2,121) from Tennessee to Ohio — a net gain for Ohio of about 3,213 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Lorain County, OH | 5,137 ±653 |
| Summit County, OH | 3,775 ±548 |
| Franklin County, OH | 3,430 ±684 |
| Lake County, OH | 3,012 ±574 |
| Medina County, OH | 2,444 ±401 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rutherford County, TN | 3,207 ±737 |
| Williamson County, TN | 2,940 ±573 |
| Sumner County, TN | 2,188 ±488 |
| Shelby County, TN | 1,795 ±546 |
| Wilson County, TN | 1,629 ±469 |
Licensed movers at each end
35 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Cleveland (107 counting those licensed only inside Ohio). 19 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 34.0% of their 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 2966877 | Chagrin Falls · 15 mi | 30 trucks | 11 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Andrews Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 124171 | Streetsboro · 25 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | — |
| Two Men and A TruckclevelandUSDOT 734664 | Wickliffe · 13 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Moving Ahead Services LLCUSDOT 1657726 | Willoughby · 18 mi | 19 trucks | 10 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Moving SolutionsUSDOT 3665859 | Mentor · 22 mi | 16 trucks | 19 | 60.0% of 10 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957456 | Brunswick · 19 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Nashville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Nashville: Ted R Sanders Moving & Warehouse Inc (Nashville, 31 trucks), Sixth Man Movers Inc (Nashville, 18 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLC (Nashville, 15 trucks), True Friends Moving Company LLC (Madison, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Ohio 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 Cleveland to Nashville
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 535 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Nashville
A local move inside Nashville 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 Nashville are Huntsville (about 116 mi), Chattanooga (about 132 mi), Evansville (about 154 mi).
Other routes from Cleveland
All routes from Cleveland, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland to Akron, OH | ~35 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Cleveland to Detroit, MI | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Cleveland to Toledo, OH | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Cleveland to Pittsburgh, PA | ~134 mi | $603 – $804 |
| Cleveland to Ann Arbor, MI | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| Cleveland to Columbus, OH | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| Cleveland to Buffalo, NY | ~202 mi | $909 – $1,212 |
| Cleveland to Dayton, OH | ~206 mi | $927 – $1,236 |
Also moving to Nashville: from Huntsville, AL, from Chattanooga, TN, from Louisville, KY, from Knoxville, TN.
Cleveland to Nashville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Cleveland to Nashville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 535 miles cost about $1,806 – $2,408 for a studio, $2,408 – $3,210 for a two-bedroom home and $2,769 – $3,692 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Cleveland to Nashville take?
The drive is about 10 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Cleveland to Nashville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,156 – $1,541 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,408 – $3,210 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,733 – $2,311.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Cleveland to Nashville?
Yes. Cleveland is in Ohio and Nashville is in Tennessee, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 35 listed movers within 30 miles of Cleveland hold it.
How many people move from Cleveland to Nashville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 266 people a year (margin of error ±222) moved from Cuyahoga County, which contains Cleveland, to Davidson County, which contains Nashville.
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.