Moving from Chattanooga, TN to Huntsville, AL
At about 88 miles, Chattanooga to Huntsville is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 88 miles the drive is on the clock too — about 2 hours each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee. It does cross a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply even though the job is priced like a local one.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Chattanooga, TN to Huntsville, AL covers about 88 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 252 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 88 miles, crews cover Chattanooga to Huntsville in a single day — about 2 hours on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Chattanooga to Huntsville
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Chattanooga to Huntsville
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $38–$47 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $455 to $733. The 88 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Chattanooga to Huntsville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 252 people a year (±182) moved from Hamilton County, TN, home to Chattanooga, to Madison County, AL, home to Huntsville. Going the other way: about 67 people a year (±46). Movers from Hamilton County make up 1.3% of the 19,997 people a year who moved into Madison County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Catoosa County, GA | 1,287 ±430 |
| Knox County, TN | 1,090 ±304 |
| Walker County, GA | 959 ±328 |
| Bradley County, TN | 887 ±318 |
| Shelby County, TN | 672 ±230 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Limestone County, AL | 1,548 ±483 |
| Jefferson County, AL | 969 ±305 |
| Marshall County, AL | 878 ±458 |
| Morgan County, AL | 574 ±191 |
| Montgomery County, AL | 505 ±215 |
Licensed movers at each end
35 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Chattanooga. 13 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.9% of their 69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellhop MovingUSDOT 3296538 | Chattanooga · 1 mi | 15 trucks | 1 | — |
| Good Guys Moving & DeliveryUSDOT 2343027 | Chattanooga · 4 mi | 12 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1080349 | Ooltewah · 15 mi | 10 trucks | 1 | — |
| Boundless Moving and StorageUSDOT 2798532 | Cleveland · 28 mi | 10 trucks | 27 | 6.3% of 16 |
| Talent's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 3854391 | Chattanooga · 4 mi | 8 trucks | 52 | 26.5% of 34 |
| Elizabeth's Moving Services LLCUSDOT 2438253 | Chattanooga · 3 mi | 7 trucks | 1 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Huntsville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Huntsville: Two Men and A Truck (Huntsville, 24 trucks), This Side Up Moving Inc (Huntsville, 12 trucks), Lambert Relocation Inc (Madison, 9 trucks), Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al (Huntsville, 8 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Tennessee, so Tennessee rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Tennessee licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Tennessee, so your protection on this 88-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Chattanooga to Huntsville
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $38 to $47 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Huntsville
A local move inside Huntsville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Huntsville are Chattanooga (about 88 mi), Birmingham (about 98 mi), Nashville (about 116 mi).
Other routes from Chattanooga
All routes from Chattanooga, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga to Knoxville, TN | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Chattanooga to Atlanta, GA | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Chattanooga to Nashville, TN | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Chattanooga to Montgomery, AL | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
| Chattanooga to Lexington, KY | ~247 mi | $1,112 – $1,482 |
| Chattanooga to Louisville, KY | ~260 mi | $1,170 – $1,560 |
| Chattanooga to Memphis, TN | ~313 mi | $1,409 – $1,878 |
| Chattanooga to Fayetteville, NC | ~418 mi | $1,881 – $2,508 |
Also moving to Huntsville: from Birmingham, AL, from Nashville, TN, from Montgomery, AL, from Memphis, TN.
Chattanooga to Huntsville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Chattanooga to Huntsville?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $455 – $733; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $759 – $1,344. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 88 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Chattanooga to Huntsville take?
One day. The drive is about 2 hours, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Chattanooga to Huntsville?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 88 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Chattanooga to Huntsville an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Tennessee, so the move is regulated by Tennessee rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Tennessee requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Chattanooga to Huntsville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 252 people a year (margin of error ±182) moved from Hamilton County, which contains Chattanooga, to Madison County, which contains Huntsville.
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.