Moving from Memphis, TN to Fort Wayne, IN
About 570 miles across a state line, from Tennessee into Indiana, 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 Memphis, TN to Fort Wayne, IN covers about 570 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,565 – $3,420 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 570 miles between Tennessee and Indiana, 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 $2,565 – $3,420 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Memphis to Fort Wayne
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,924 – $2,565 | $1,385 – $1,847 | $923 – $1,231 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,309 – $3,078 | $1,662 – $2,216 | $1,108 – $1,477 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,565 – $3,420 | $1,847 – $2,462 | $1,231 – $1,642 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,950 – $3,933 | $2,124 – $2,832 | $1,416 – $1,888 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,335 – $4,446 | $2,401 – $3,201 | $1,601 – $2,134 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,848 – $5,130 | $2,770 – $3,694 | $1,847 – $2,462 |
Transport only, for an estimated 570 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, Memphis to Fort Wayne
570 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,850. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,565 to $3,420, 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 Memphis to Fort Wayne
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Shelby County, TN to Allen County, IN, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Shelby County mostly go to the counties listed below. The reverse trip does register: about 3 people a year (±6). The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,460 people a year (±1,890) moving from Tennessee to Indiana and about 6,707 people a year (±3,441) from Indiana to Tennessee — a net gain for Tennessee of about 2,247 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MS | 3,849 ±780 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,795 ±546 |
| Tipton County, TN | 1,536 ±551 |
| Fayette County, TN | 1,060 ±318 |
| Knox County, TN | 699 ±232 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, IN | 1,069 ±473 |
| Marion County, IN | 696 ±223 |
| Cook County, IL | 390 ±342 |
| Elkhart County, IN | 379 ±190 |
| Whitley County, IN | 354 ±184 |
Licensed movers at each end
33 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Memphis (45 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 20 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.3% of their 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing IncUSDOT 296790 | Memphis · 5 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Big League Movers IncUSDOT 1999318 | Memphis · 10 mi | 20 trucks | 31 | 15.0% of 20 |
| Guardian Moving Systems IncUSDOT 534684 | Memphis · 14 mi | 17 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Cooper & Cooper Moving IncUSDOT 501893 | Memphis · 11 mi | 13 trucks | 7 | 33.3% of 6 |
| Ewing Moving Service IncUSDOT 435272 | Memphis · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 6 |
| My Town Movers IncUSDOT 2434252 | Collierville · 23 mi | 10 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fort Wayne end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fort Wayne: North American Moving & Storage (Fort Wayne, 1,333 trucks), Allied Van Lines Inc (Fort Wayne, 1,056 trucks), Hoover the Mover (Fort Wayne, 16 trucks), Two Men and A Truck Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, 7 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Tennessee into Indiana, 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 Memphis to Fort Wayne
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 570 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Fort Wayne
A local move inside Fort Wayne later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $485 – $789 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,452 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Fort Wayne are Toledo (about 107 mi), Dayton (about 119 mi), Indianapolis (about 123 mi).
Other routes from Memphis
All routes from Memphis, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Little Rock, AR | ~151 mi | $680 – $906 |
| Memphis to Jackson, MS | ~229 mi | $1,031 – $1,374 |
| Memphis to Nashville, TN | ~230 mi | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| Memphis to Huntsville, AL | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Memphis to Birmingham, AL | ~253 mi | $1,139 – $1,518 |
| Memphis to Chattanooga, TN | ~313 mi | $1,409 – $1,878 |
| Memphis to Louisville, KY | ~374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Memphis to Baton Rouge, LA | ~386 mi | $1,737 – $2,316 |
Also moving to Fort Wayne: from Indianapolis, IN, from Columbus, OH, from Chicago, IL, from Cincinnati, OH.
Memphis to Fort Wayne moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Memphis to Fort Wayne?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 570 miles cost about $1,924 – $2,565 for a studio, $2,565 – $3,420 for a two-bedroom home and $2,950 – $3,933 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Memphis to Fort Wayne take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving), 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 Memphis to Fort Wayne?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,231 – $1,642 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,565 – $3,420 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,847 – $2,462.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Memphis to Fort Wayne?
Yes. Memphis is in Tennessee and Fort Wayne is in Indiana, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 33 listed movers within 30 miles of Memphis hold it.
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.