Moving from Knoxville, TN to Atlanta, GA
About 180 miles across a state line, from Tennessee into Georgia, 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 Knoxville, TN to Atlanta, GA covers about 180 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $810 – $1,080 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 586 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 180 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $810 – $1,080. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Knoxville to Atlanta
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $608 – $810 | $437 – $583 | $292 – $389 |
| 1 bedroom | $729 – $972 | $525 – $700 | $350 – $467 |
| 2 bedrooms | $810 – $1,080 | $583 – $778 | $389 – $518 |
| 3 bedrooms | $931 – $1,242 | $671 – $894 | $447 – $596 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,053 – $1,404 | $758 – $1,011 | $505 – $674 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,215 – $1,620 | $875 – $1,166 | $583 – $778 |
Transport only, for an estimated 180 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, Knoxville to Atlanta
180 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $900. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $810 to $1,080, 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 Knoxville to Atlanta
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 586 people a year (±310) moved from Knox County, TN, home to Knoxville, to Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta. Going the other way: about 266 people a year (±178). Movers from Knox County make up 0.7% of the 89,782 people a year who moved into Fulton County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 10,017 people a year (±2,556) moving from Tennessee to Georgia and about 10,786 people a year (±2,605) from Georgia to Tennessee — a net gain for Tennessee of about 769 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Anderson County, TN | 2,034 ±555 |
| Blount County, TN | 1,005 ±294 |
| Davidson County, TN | 890 ±271 |
| Williamson County, TN | 693 ±335 |
| Loudon County, TN | 662 ±264 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,716 ±2,265 |
| Cobb County, GA | 7,352 ±1,087 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 6,416 ±1,260 |
| Clayton County, GA | 6,360 ±1,311 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 2,403 ±770 |
Licensed movers at each end
13 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Knoxville (34 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 8 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.5% of their 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gouffon Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 553340 | Knoxville · 5 mi | 17 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Rowe Transfer IncUSDOT 1079919 | Knoxville · 7 mi | 17 trucks | 25 | 23.1% of 13 |
| Fox Moving and Storage of East Tennessee LLCUSDOT 2500143 | Knoxville · 5 mi | 16 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Knoxville LLCUSDOT 2087637 | Knoxville · 16 mi | 9 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Mitchell Moving LLCUSDOT 3129249 | Knoxville · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 4 |
| 865 Movers LLCUSDOT 4519566 | Knoxville · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Atlanta end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Atlanta: Bulldog Movers Inc (Doraville, 57 trucks), Atlanta Peach Movers Inc (Doraville, 39 trucks), Moveret Logistics Inc (Duluth, 31 trucks), Colonial Van Lines Inc (Atlanta, 27 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Tennessee into Georgia, 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 Knoxville to Atlanta
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 180 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Atlanta
A local move inside Atlanta later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Atlanta are Columbus (about 105 mi), Chattanooga (about 121 mi), Greenville (about 159 mi).
Other routes from Knoxville
All routes from Knoxville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Chattanooga, TN | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Knoxville to Nashville, TN | ~187 mi | $842 – $1,122 |
| Knoxville to Charlotte, NC | ~210 mi | $945 – $1,260 |
| Knoxville to Louisville, KY | ~219 mi | $986 – $1,314 |
| Knoxville to Augusta, GA | ~238 mi | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Knoxville to Columbia, SC | ~247 mi | $1,112 – $1,482 |
| Knoxville to Cincinnati, OH | ~256 mi | $1,152 – $1,536 |
| Knoxville to Evansville, IN | ~285 mi | $1,283 – $1,710 |
Also moving to Atlanta: from Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN, from Greenville, SC, from Birmingham, AL.
Knoxville to Atlanta moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Knoxville to Atlanta?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 180 miles cost about $608 – $810 for a studio, $810 – $1,080 for a two-bedroom home and $931 – $1,242 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Knoxville to Atlanta take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Knoxville to Atlanta?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $389 – $518 for a two-bedroom home, against $810 – $1,080 with full-service movers; a moving container is $583 – $778.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Knoxville to Atlanta?
Yes. Knoxville is in Tennessee and Atlanta is in Georgia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 13 listed movers within 30 miles of Knoxville hold it.
How many people move from Knoxville to Atlanta each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 586 people a year (margin of error ±310) moved from Knox County, which contains Knoxville, to Fulton County, which contains Atlanta.
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.