Moving from Tennesseeto Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Phoenix it is about 1,683 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,420 to 1,869 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Nashville to Phoenix, 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 Tennessee and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Arizona
At about 1,683 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,574 – $10,098 for a two-bedroom home and $8,710 – $11,613 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,453 – $7,271; a freight trailer is $3,635 – $4,847.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,680 – $7,574 | $4,090 – $5,453 | $2,726 – $3,635 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,816 – $9,088 | $4,908 – $6,544 | $3,272 – $4,362 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,574 – $10,098 | $5,453 – $7,271 | $3,635 – $4,847 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,710 – $11,613 | $6,271 – $8,361 | $4,181 – $5,574 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,846 – $13,127 | $7,089 – $9,452 | $4,726 – $6,301 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,360 – $15,147 | $8,179 – $10,906 | $5,453 – $7,271 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,683 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 Tennessee to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 28 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Tucson | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Memphis to Gilbert | ~1,450 mi | 7–14 days | $6,525 – $8,700 | $7,504 – $10,005 |
| Memphis to Mesa | ~1,454 mi | 7–14 days | $6,543 – $8,724 | $7,524 – $10,033 |
| Memphis to Chandler | ~1,457 mi | 7–14 days | $6,557 – $8,742 | $7,540 – $10,053 |
| Memphis to Scottsdale | ~1,459 mi | 7–14 days | $6,566 – $8,754 | $7,550 – $10,067 |
| Memphis to Tempe | ~1,461 mi | 7–14 days | $6,575 – $8,766 | $7,561 – $10,081 |
| Memphis to Phoenix | ~1,469 mi | 7–14 days | $6,611 – $8,814 | $7,602 – $10,136 |
| Nashville to Tucson | ~1,639 mi | 7–14 days | $7,376 – $9,834 | $8,482 – $11,309 |
| Nashville to Gilbert | ~1,664 mi | 7–14 days | $7,488 – $9,984 | $8,611 – $11,482 |
| Nashville to Mesa | ~1,668 mi | 7–14 days | $7,506 – $10,008 | $8,632 – $11,509 |
| Nashville to Chandler | ~1,672 mi | 7–14 days | $7,524 – $10,032 | $8,653 – $11,537 |
| Nashville to Scottsdale | ~1,672 mi | 7–14 days | $7,524 – $10,032 | $8,653 – $11,537 |
| Nashville to Tempe | ~1,675 mi | 7–14 days | $7,538 – $10,050 | $8,668 – $11,557 |
| Nashville to Phoenix | ~1,683 mi | 7–14 days | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| Chattanooga to Tucson | ~1,732 mi | 7–14 days | $7,794 – $10,392 | $8,963 – $11,951 |
| Chattanooga to Gilbert | ~1,762 mi | 7–14 days | $7,929 – $10,572 | $9,118 – $12,158 |
| Chattanooga to Mesa | ~1,766 mi | 7–14 days | $7,947 – $10,596 | $9,139 – $12,185 |
| Chattanooga to Chandler | ~1,770 mi | 7–14 days | $7,965 – $10,620 | $9,160 – $12,213 |
| Chattanooga to Scottsdale | ~1,771 mi | 7–14 days | $7,970 – $10,626 | $9,165 – $12,220 |
| Chattanooga to Tempe | ~1,773 mi | 7–14 days | $7,979 – $10,638 | $9,175 – $12,234 |
| Chattanooga to Phoenix | ~1,782 mi | 7–14 days | $8,019 – $10,692 | $9,222 – $12,296 |
| Knoxville to Tucson | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
| Knoxville to Gilbert | ~1,850 mi | 7–14 days | $8,325 – $11,100 | $9,574 – $12,765 |
| Knoxville to Mesa | ~1,854 mi | 7–14 days | $8,343 – $11,124 | $9,594 – $12,793 |
| Knoxville to Chandler | ~1,858 mi | 7–14 days | $8,361 – $11,148 | $9,615 – $12,820 |
| Knoxville to Scottsdale | ~1,859 mi | 7–14 days | $8,366 – $11,154 | $9,620 – $12,827 |
| Knoxville to Tempe | ~1,861 mi | 7–14 days | $8,375 – $11,166 | $9,631 – $12,841 |
| Knoxville to Phoenix | ~1,869 mi | 7–14 days | $8,411 – $11,214 | $9,672 – $12,896 |
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 1,683 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 Tennessee
274 household-goods carriers in Tennessee are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Colonial Van Lines Inc, Clarkrange · USDOT 4071435 · 24 trucks
- Big League Movers Inc, Memphis · USDOT 1999318 · 20 trucks
- Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc, Memphis · USDOT 296790 · 20 trucks
- Rowe Transfer Inc, Knoxville · USDOT 1079919 · 17 trucks
- Guardian Moving Systems Inc, Memphis · USDOT 534684 · 17 trucks
At the Arizona end
373 household-goods carriers are based in Arizona — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Phoenix runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,574 – $10,098 | $9,468 – $12,623 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,710 – $11,613 | $10,888 – $14,516 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 Tennessee
Tennessee to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,683 miles. From our model that is $7,574 – $10,098 for a two-bedroom home and $8,710 – $11,613 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,453 – $7,271 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,635 – $4,847. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Arizona, distances run from 1,420 to 1,869 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Arizona take?
Nashville to Phoenix is 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tennessee to Arizona?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Tennessee into Arizona 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 Tennessee to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,635 – $4,847 for a two-bedroom home over 1,683 miles against $7,574 – $10,098 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 $10,888 – $14,516 rather than $8,710 – $11,613.