Moving from Tennessee to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Saint Louis it is about 295 miles and about 5 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 268 to 726 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.
- ~295 miNashville → Saint Louis
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,328+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 2,380 people moved from Tennessee to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,044), and about 3,476 went the other way. Between Nashville and Saint Louis it is about 295 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,328 – $1,770 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,380 people a year (±1,044), against about 3,476 (±1,548) from Missouri to Tennessee, so Missouri loses about 1,096 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 18th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | St. Louis County | 152 ±112 |
| Montgomery County | Pulaski County | 141 ±190* |
| Shelby County | Scott County | 139 ±93 |
| Davidson County | St. Louis City | 107 ±116* |
| Montgomery County | Buchanan County | 101 ±146* |
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 Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Missouri
At about 295 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,328 – $1,770 for a two-bedroom home and $1,527 – $2,036 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $956 – $1,274; a freight trailer is $637 – $850.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $996 – $1,328 | $717 – $956 | $478 – $637 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,195 – $1,593 | $860 – $1,147 | $573 – $765 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,328 – $1,770 | $956 – $1,274 | $637 – $850 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,527 – $2,036 | $1,099 – $1,466 | $733 – $977 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,726 – $2,301 | $1,243 – $1,657 | $828 – $1,104 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,991 – $2,655 | $1,434 – $1,912 | $956 – $1,274 |
Transport only, for an estimated 295 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 Missouri
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 Springfield | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Memphis to Saint Louis | ~280 mi | 1–3 days | $1,260 – $1,680 | $1,449 – $1,932 |
| Nashville to Saint Louis | ~295 mi | 1–3 days | $1,328 – $1,770 | $1,527 – $2,036 |
| Memphis to Columbia | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Nashville to Columbia | ~420 mi | 3–7 days | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| Chattanooga to Saint Louis | ~427 mi | 3–7 days | $1,922 – $2,562 | $2,210 – $2,946 |
| Nashville to Springfield | ~429 mi | 3–7 days | $1,931 – $2,574 | $2,220 – $2,960 |
| Memphis to Kansas City | ~431 mi | 3–7 days | $1,940 – $2,586 | $2,230 – $2,974 |
| Knoxville to Saint Louis | ~455 mi | 3–7 days | $2,048 – $2,730 | $2,355 – $3,140 |
| Chattanooga to Springfield | ~548 mi | 3–7 days | $2,466 – $3,288 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| Chattanooga to Columbia | ~550 mi | 3–7 days | $2,475 – $3,300 | $2,846 – $3,795 |
| Nashville to Kansas City | ~551 mi | 3–7 days | $2,480 – $3,306 | $2,851 – $3,802 |
| Knoxville to Columbia | ~589 mi | 3–7 days | $2,651 – $3,534 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| Knoxville to Springfield | ~614 mi | 3–7 days | $2,763 – $3,684 | $3,177 – $4,237 |
| Chattanooga to Kansas City | ~679 mi | 3–7 days | $3,056 – $4,074 | $3,514 – $4,685 |
| Knoxville to Kansas City | ~726 mi | 3–7 days | $3,267 – $4,356 | $3,757 – $5,009 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Saint Louis, the distance is about 295 miles. From our model that is $1,328 – $1,770 for a two-bedroom home and $1,527 – $2,036 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $956 – $1,274 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $637 – $850. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Missouri, distances run from 268 to 726 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Missouri take?
Nashville to Saint Louis 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 Missouri?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $637 – $850 for a two-bedroom home over 295 miles against $1,328 – $1,770 with full-service movers. A container, about $956 – $1,274, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,380 people (±1,044) moved from Tennessee to Missouri that year, against about 3,476 (±1,548) from Missouri to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 18th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.