Moving from Chattanooga, TN to Saint Louis, MO
About 427 miles across a state line, from Tennessee into Missouri, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
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 Saint Louis, MO covers about 427 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,922 – $2,562 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 22 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 427 miles between Tennessee and Missouri, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $1,922 – $2,562 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Chattanooga to Saint Louis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,441 – $1,922 | $1,038 – $1,383 | $692 – $922 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,729 – $2,306 | $1,245 – $1,660 | $830 – $1,107 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,922 – $2,562 | $1,383 – $1,845 | $922 – $1,230 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,210 – $2,946 | $1,591 – $2,121 | $1,061 – $1,414 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,498 – $3,331 | $1,799 – $2,398 | $1,199 – $1,599 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,882 – $3,843 | $2,075 – $2,767 | $1,383 – $1,845 |
Transport only, for an estimated 427 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Chattanooga to Saint Louis
427 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,135. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,922 to $2,562, transport only. 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 Saint Louis
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Hamilton County, TN to St. Louis city, MO, but the wider metro table does: about 22 people a year (±34) moved from the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area to the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. The other way: about 29 people a year (±45).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,380 people a year (±1,044) moving from Tennessee to Missouri and about 3,476 people a year (±1,548) from Missouri to Tennessee — a net gain for Tennessee of about 1,096 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MO | 8,837 ±896 |
| St. Clair County, IL | 1,217 ±448 |
| St. Charles County, MO | 1,095 ±296 |
| Cook County, IL | 682 ±258 |
| Madison County, IL | 599 ±199 |
Licensed movers at each end
21 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Chattanooga (35 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| All Out Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3241000 | Chattanooga · 9 mi | 6 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 5 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Saint Louis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Saint Louis: United Van Lines (Fenton, 4,731 trucks), Aero Mayflower Transit Company (Earth City, 42 trucks), Cord Moving and Storage Company (Earth City, 35 trucks), World Class Moving & Storage (Saint Louis, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Tennessee into Missouri, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Chattanooga to Saint Louis
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 427 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Saint Louis
A local move inside Saint Louis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Saint Louis are Springfield (about 101 mi), Columbia (about 137 mi), Peoria (about 171 mi).
Other routes from Chattanooga
All routes from Chattanooga, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga to Huntsville, AL | ~88 mi | $455 – $733 |
| 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 |
Also moving to Saint Louis: from Springfield, IL, from Columbia, MO, from Springfield, MO, from Kansas City, MO.
Chattanooga to Saint Louis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Chattanooga to Saint Louis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 427 miles cost about $1,441 – $1,922 for a studio, $1,922 – $2,562 for a two-bedroom home and $2,210 – $2,946 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Chattanooga to Saint Louis take?
The drive is about 8 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Chattanooga to Saint Louis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $922 – $1,230 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,922 – $2,562 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,383 – $1,845.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Chattanooga to Saint Louis?
Yes. Chattanooga is in Tennessee and Saint Louis is in Missouri, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 21 listed movers within 30 miles of Chattanooga hold it.
How many people move from Chattanooga to Saint Louis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 22 people a year (margin of error ±34) moved from the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area to the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.