Moving from Ohio to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Nashville it is about 389 miles and about 7 hours; the 24 city pairs we price between the two states run from 256 to 735 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.
- ~389 miColumbus → Nashville
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,751+2-bedroom, movers
- 24City routes priced
In short
About 3,085 people moved from Ohio to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,308), and about 6,298 went the other way. Between Columbus and Nashville it is about 389 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,751 – $2,334 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,085 people a year (±1,308), against about 6,298 (±2,121) from Tennessee to Ohio, so Tennessee loses about 3,213 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 21st-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Summit County | Shelby County | 304 ±484* |
| Franklin County | Davidson County | 293 ±155 |
| Cuyahoga County | Davidson County | 266 ±222 |
| Richland County | Maury County | 242 ±350* |
| Franklin County | Montgomery County | 238 ±285* |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Tennessee
At about 389 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,751 – $2,334 for a two-bedroom home and $2,013 – $2,684 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,260 – $1,680; a freight trailer is $840 – $1,120.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,313 – $1,751 | $945 – $1,260 | $630 – $840 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,575 – $2,101 | $1,134 – $1,512 | $756 – $1,008 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,751 – $2,334 | $1,260 – $1,680 | $840 – $1,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,013 – $2,684 | $1,449 – $1,933 | $966 – $1,288 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,276 – $3,034 | $1,638 – $2,185 | $1,092 – $1,456 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,626 – $3,501 | $1,891 – $2,521 | $1,260 – $1,680 |
Transport only, for an estimated 389 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 Ohio to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to Knoxville | ~256 mi | 1–3 days | $1,152 – $1,536 | $1,325 – $1,766 |
| Cincinnati to Nashville | ~277 mi | 1–3 days | $1,247 – $1,662 | $1,433 – $1,911 |
| Dayton to Knoxville | ~309 mi | 1–3 days | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| Columbus to Knoxville | ~328 mi | 1–3 days | $1,476 – $1,968 | $1,697 – $2,263 |
| Cincinnati to Chattanooga | ~331 mi | 1–3 days | $1,490 – $1,986 | $1,713 – $2,284 |
| Dayton to Nashville | ~334 mi | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Dayton to Chattanooga | ~388 mi | 1–3 days | $1,746 – $2,328 | $2,008 – $2,677 |
| Columbus to Nashville | ~389 mi | 1–3 days | $1,751 – $2,334 | $2,013 – $2,684 |
| Columbus to Chattanooga | ~423 mi | 3–7 days | $1,904 – $2,538 | $2,189 – $2,919 |
| Akron to Knoxville | ~439 mi | 3–7 days | $1,976 – $2,634 | $2,272 – $3,029 |
| Toledo to Knoxville | ~459 mi | 3–7 days | $2,066 – $2,754 | $2,375 – $3,167 |
| Cleveland to Knoxville | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Cincinnati to Memphis | ~477 mi | 3–7 days | $2,147 – $2,862 | $2,468 – $3,291 |
| Toledo to Nashville | ~487 mi | 3–7 days | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Akron to Nashville | ~516 mi | 3–7 days | $2,322 – $3,096 | $2,670 – $3,560 |
| Dayton to Memphis | ~529 mi | 3–7 days | $2,381 – $3,174 | $2,738 – $3,650 |
| Cleveland to Nashville | ~535 mi | 3–7 days | $2,408 – $3,210 | $2,769 – $3,692 |
| Akron to Chattanooga | ~542 mi | 3–7 days | $2,439 – $3,252 | $2,805 – $3,740 |
| Toledo to Chattanooga | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Cleveland to Chattanooga | ~568 mi | 3–7 days | $2,556 – $3,408 | $2,939 – $3,919 |
| Columbus to Memphis | ~594 mi | 3–7 days | $2,673 – $3,564 | $3,074 – $4,099 |
| Toledo to Memphis | ~666 mi | 3–7 days | $2,997 – $3,996 | $3,447 – $4,595 |
| Akron to Memphis | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Cleveland to Memphis | ~735 mi | 3–7 days | $3,308 – $4,410 | $3,804 – $5,071 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Nashville, the distance is about 389 miles. From our model that is $1,751 – $2,334 for a two-bedroom home and $2,013 – $2,684 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,260 – $1,680 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $840 – $1,120. Across the 24 city pairs we price between Ohio and Tennessee, distances run from 256 to 735 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Tennessee take?
Columbus to Nashville is about 7 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 Ohio to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $840 – $1,120 for a two-bedroom home over 389 miles against $1,751 – $2,334 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,260 – $1,680, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,085 people (±1,308) moved from Ohio to Tennessee that year, against about 6,298 (±2,121) from Tennessee to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 21st-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.