Moving from Tennessee to Kansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Wichita it is about 691 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 429 to 876 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.
- ~691 miNashville → Wichita
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,110+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,515 people moved from Tennessee to Kansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,468), and about 967 went the other way. Between Nashville and Wichita it is about 691 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,110 – $4,146 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Kansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,515 people a year (±1,468), against about 967 (±674) from Kansas to Tennessee, so Kansas gains about 1,548 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 8th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Kansas; Kansas took in about 83,083 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | Leavenworth County | 166 ±152 |
| Anderson County | Sedgwick County | 165 ±264* |
| Montgomery County | Geary County | 119 ±107 |
| Davidson County | Saline County | 110 ±135* |
| Davidson County | Johnson County | 102 ±96 |
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 Wichita, 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 Kansas.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Kansas
At about 691 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,110 – $4,146 for a two-bedroom home and $3,576 – $4,768 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,239 – $2,985; a freight trailer is $1,493 – $1,990.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,332 – $3,110 | $1,679 – $2,239 | $1,119 – $1,493 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,799 – $3,731 | $2,015 – $2,687 | $1,343 – $1,791 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,110 – $4,146 | $2,239 – $2,985 | $1,493 – $1,990 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,576 – $4,768 | $2,575 – $3,433 | $1,716 – $2,289 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,042 – $5,390 | $2,910 – $3,881 | $1,940 – $2,587 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,664 – $6,219 | $3,358 – $4,478 | $2,239 – $2,985 |
Transport only, for an estimated 691 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 Kansas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Overland Park | ~429 mi | 3–7 days | $1,931 – $2,574 | $2,220 – $2,960 |
| Memphis to Kansas City | ~434 mi | 3–7 days | $1,953 – $2,604 | $2,246 – $2,995 |
| Memphis to Wichita | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Nashville to Overland Park | ~553 mi | 3–7 days | $2,489 – $3,318 | $2,862 – $3,816 |
| Nashville to Kansas City | ~554 mi | 3–7 days | $2,493 – $3,324 | $2,867 – $3,823 |
| Chattanooga to Overland Park | ~681 mi | 3–7 days | $3,065 – $4,086 | $3,524 – $4,699 |
| Chattanooga to Kansas City | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Nashville to Wichita | ~691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
| Knoxville to Kansas City | ~729 mi | 3–7 days | $3,281 – $4,374 | $3,773 – $5,030 |
| Knoxville to Overland Park | ~729 mi | 3–7 days | $3,281 – $4,374 | $3,773 – $5,030 |
| Chattanooga to Wichita | ~808 mi | 3–7 days | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Knoxville to Wichita | ~876 mi | 3–7 days | $3,942 – $5,256 | $4,533 – $6,044 |
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 Kansas end, 89 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Kansas, moving costs in Kansas, or the reverse trip, Kansas 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 Kansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Kansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Wichita, the distance is about 691 miles. From our model that is $3,110 – $4,146 for a two-bedroom home and $3,576 – $4,768 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,239 – $2,985 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,493 – $1,990. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Kansas, distances run from 429 to 876 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Kansas take?
Nashville to Wichita is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tennessee to Kansas?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Kansas 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 Kansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,493 – $1,990 for a two-bedroom home over 691 miles against $3,110 – $4,146 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,239 – $2,985, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Kansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,515 people (±1,468) moved from Tennessee to Kansas that year, against about 967 (±674) from Kansas to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 8th-largest source of new residents for Kansas among the states.