Moving from Ohioto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 24 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 389 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Ohio
398 household-goods carriers in Ohio are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Planes Moving & Storage Inc, West Chester · USDOT 247584 · 72 trucks
- Leaders Moving And Storage, Worthington · USDOT 1237577 · 40 trucks
- Affordablemovers Biz Llc, Dayton · USDOT 3417348 · 37 trucks
- Mvm Moving & Storage Reliable Moving And Storage, Changing Places Moving, Toledo · USDOT 1444491 · 36 trucks
- Brendamour Moving & Storage Inc, Cincinnati · USDOT 628381 · 33 trucks
At the Tennessee end
274 household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Nashville runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,751 – $2,334 | $2,189 – $2,918 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,013 – $2,684 | $2,516 – $3,355 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Ohio into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $2,516 – $3,355 rather than $2,013 – $2,684.