Moving from Tennessee to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Indianapolis it is about 293 miles and about 5 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 154 to 570 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~293 miNashville → Indianapolis
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,319+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 4,460 people moved from Tennessee to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,890), and about 6,707 went the other way. Between Nashville and Indianapolis it is about 293 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,319 – $1,758 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,460 people a year (±1,890), against about 6,707 (±3,441) from Indiana to Tennessee, so Indiana loses about 2,247 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 9th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Indiana; Indiana took in about 133,372 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | Shelby County | 179 ±260* |
| Davidson County | Allen County | 137 ±151* |
| Putnam County | Marion County | 133 ±204* |
| Shelby County | St. Joseph County | 118 ±67 |
| Anderson County | Wayne County | 114 ±132* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Nashville to Indianapolis, 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 Indiana.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Indiana
At about 293 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,319 – $1,758 for a two-bedroom home and $1,516 – $2,022 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $949 – $1,266; a freight trailer is $633 – $844.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $989 – $1,319 | $712 – $949 | $475 – $633 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,187 – $1,582 | $854 – $1,139 | $570 – $759 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,319 – $1,758 | $949 – $1,266 | $633 – $844 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,516 – $2,022 | $1,092 – $1,456 | $728 – $970 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,714 – $2,285 | $1,234 – $1,645 | $823 – $1,097 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,978 – $2,637 | $1,424 – $1,899 | $949 – $1,266 |
Transport only, for an estimated 293 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 Indiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville to Evansville | ~154 mi | 1–3 days | $693 – $924 | $797 – $1,063 |
| Chattanooga to Evansville | ~277 mi | 1–3 days | $1,247 – $1,662 | $1,433 – $1,911 |
| Memphis to Evansville | ~278 mi | 1–3 days | $1,251 – $1,668 | $1,439 – $1,918 |
| Knoxville to Evansville | ~285 mi | 1–3 days | $1,283 – $1,710 | $1,475 – $1,967 |
| Nashville to Indianapolis | ~293 mi | 1–3 days | $1,319 – $1,758 | $1,516 – $2,022 |
| Knoxville to Indianapolis | ~338 mi | 1–3 days | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,749 – $2,332 |
| Chattanooga to Indianapolis | ~384 mi | 1–3 days | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
| Nashville to Fort Wayne | ~409 mi | 3–7 days | $1,841 – $2,454 | $2,117 – $2,822 |
| Knoxville to Fort Wayne | ~420 mi | 3–7 days | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| Memphis to Indianapolis | ~448 mi | 3–7 days | $2,016 – $2,688 | $2,318 – $3,091 |
| Chattanooga to Fort Wayne | ~486 mi | 3–7 days | $2,187 – $2,916 | $2,515 – $3,353 |
| Memphis to Fort Wayne | ~570 mi | 3–7 days | $2,565 – $3,420 | $2,950 – $3,933 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Tennessee
70 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 480 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 50 of 273 vehicle inspections (18.3%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 105 of 479 driver inspections (21.9%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent's Moving & Storage IncChattanooga, TN · USDOT 3854391 | 52 | 9 of 34 | 10 of 52 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncClarkrange, TN · USDOT 4071435 | 33 | 4 of 16 | 1 of 33 |
| Big League Movers IncMemphis, TN · USDOT 1999318 | 31 | 3 of 20 | 12 of 31 |
| Boundless Moving and StorageCleveland, TN · USDOT 2798532 | 27 | 1 of 16 | 6 of 27 |
| Rowe Transfer IncKnoxville, TN · USDOT 1079919 | 25 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 25 |
| Justpro Moving LLCSpring Hill, TN · USDOT 3925031 | 20 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 20 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
266 listed household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Tennessee directory ranks them. At the Indiana end, 166 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Indiana, moving costs in Indiana, or the reverse trip, Indiana to Tennessee. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Tennessee
Tennessee to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Indianapolis, the distance is about 293 miles. From our model that is $1,319 – $1,758 for a two-bedroom home and $1,516 – $2,022 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $949 – $1,266 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $633 – $844. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Indiana, distances run from 154 to 570 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Indiana take?
Nashville to Indianapolis is about 5 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 Tennessee to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 266 listed movers based in Tennessee, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Tennessee.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tennessee to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $633 – $844 for a two-bedroom home over 293 miles against $1,319 – $1,758 with full-service movers. A container, about $949 – $1,266, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,460 people (±1,890) moved from Tennessee to Indiana that year, against about 6,707 (±3,441) from Indiana to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 9th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.