Popular Moving Routesin Tennessee
656 routes out of 4 Tennessee cities, priced by home size from one published model: 6 that stay inside the state, 643 that leave it, and a page for Tennessee to every other state.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
Tennessee cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Tennessee, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Tennessee
Every pair of Tennessee cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Tennessee, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga to Knoxville | ~117 mi | 2 hr | $527 – $702 | $605 – $807 |
| Chattanooga to Nashville | ~132 mi | 2 hr | $594 – $792 | $683 – $911 |
| Knoxville to Nashville | ~187 mi | 3 hr | $842 – $1,122 | $968 – $1,290 |
| Memphis to Nashville | ~230 mi | 4 hr | $1,035 – $1,380 | $1,190 – $1,587 |
| Chattanooga to Memphis | ~313 mi | 6 hr | $1,409 – $1,878 | $1,620 – $2,160 |
| Knoxville to Memphis | ~407 mi | 7 hr | $1,832 – $2,442 | $2,106 – $2,808 |
Leaving Tennessee: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga to Washington, DC | 598 mi | 3–7 days | $2,691 – $3,588 | $3,095 – $4,126 |
| Knoxville to New York City, NY | ~734 mi | 3–7 days | $3,303 – $4,404 | $3,798 – $5,065 |
| Chattanooga to New York City, NY | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Nashville to New York City, NY | ~884 mi | 3–7 days | $3,978 – $5,304 | $4,575 – $6,100 |
| Memphis to New York City, NY | ~1,112 mi | 3–7 days | $5,004 – $6,672 | $5,755 – $7,673 |
| Memphis to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,865 mi | 7–14 days | $8,393 – $11,190 | $9,651 – $12,869 |
| Nashville to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,072 mi | 7–14 days | $9,324 – $12,432 | $10,723 – $14,297 |
| Chattanooga to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,177 mi | 7–14 days | $9,797 – $13,062 | $11,266 – $15,021 |
| Knoxville to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,258 mi | 7–14 days | $10,161 – $13,548 | $11,685 – $15,580 |
| Nashville to Chicago, IL | ~463 mi | 3–7 days | $2,084 – $2,778 | $2,396 – $3,195 |
| Knoxville to Chicago, IL | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Memphis to Chicago, IL | ~563 mi | 3–7 days | $2,534 – $3,378 | $2,914 – $3,885 |
| Chattanooga to Chicago, IL | ~569 mi | 3–7 days | $2,561 – $3,414 | $2,945 – $3,926 |
| Memphis to Dallas, TX | ~489 mi | 3–7 days | $2,201 – $2,934 | $2,531 – $3,374 |
| Nashville to Dallas, TX | ~719 mi | 3–7 days | $3,236 – $4,314 | $3,721 – $4,961 |
Tennessee to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Tennessee's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Tennessee.
What moving from Tennessee costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Tennessee moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Tennessee lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Tennessee moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Tennessee?
Across town it is hourly: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $475 – $775. Between Tennessee cities we price 6 pairs, from Chattanooga to Knoxville at about 117 miles ($527 – $702 for two bedrooms) to Knoxville to Memphis at about 407 miles ($1,832 – $2,442).
How much does it cost to move out of Tennessee?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Kentucky at about 181 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,053. Every Tennessee-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Tennessee regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Tennessee is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Tennessee?
274 household-goods carriers based in Tennessee are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.