Moving from Nashville, TN to Overland Park, KS
About 553 miles across a state line, from Tennessee into Kansas, 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 Nashville, TN to Overland Park, KS covers about 553 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,489 – $3,318 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 102 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 553 miles between Tennessee and Kansas, 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 $2,489 – $3,318 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 Nashville to Overland Park
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,866 – $2,489 | $1,344 – $1,792 | $896 – $1,194 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,240 – $2,986 | $1,613 – $2,150 | $1,075 – $1,433 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,489 – $3,318 | $1,792 – $2,389 | $1,194 – $1,593 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,862 – $3,816 | $2,060 – $2,747 | $1,374 – $1,832 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,235 – $4,313 | $2,329 – $3,106 | $1,553 – $2,070 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,733 – $4,977 | $2,688 – $3,583 | $1,792 – $2,389 |
Transport only, for an estimated 553 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, Nashville to Overland Park
553 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,765. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,489 to $3,318, 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 Nashville to Overland Park
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 102 people a year (±96) moved from Davidson County, TN, home to Nashville, to Johnson County, KS, home to Overland Park. Going the other way: about 41 people a year (±41). Movers from Davidson County make up 0.3% of the 36,206 people a year who moved into Johnson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,515 people a year (±1,468) moving from Tennessee to Kansas and about 967 people a year (±674) from Kansas to Tennessee — a net gain for Kansas of about 1,548 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rutherford County, TN | 6,406 ±1,207 |
| Williamson County, TN | 4,517 ±825 |
| Sumner County, TN | 3,677 ±744 |
| Wilson County, TN | 3,082 ±699 |
| Robertson County, TN | 1,441 ±433 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,887 ±967 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 3,488 ±712 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,117 ±405 |
| Sedgwick County, KS | 1,204 ±429 |
| Riley County, KS | 931 ±367 |
Licensed movers at each end
31 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Nashville (86 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 10 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 825563 | Nashville · 5 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| True Friends Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2629977 | Madison · 8 mi | 15 trucks | 15 | 28.6% of 7 |
| Fox Moving and Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 3910544 | Nashville · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Messolar Moving and Installation ServicesUSDOT 3924442 | Smyrna · 19 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 2533629 | Nashville · 6 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncUSDOT 1891471 | Nashville · 5 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Overland Park end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Overland Park: Studdard Moving and Storage (Leavenworth, 22 trucks), Century Van Lines Inc (Leavenworth, 20 trucks), Gerber Transfer LLC (Bonner Springs, 17 trucks), Centurion Moving & Storage LLC (Kansas City, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Tennessee into Kansas, 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 Nashville to Overland Park
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 553 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Overland Park
A local move inside Overland Park later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Overland Park are Kansas City (about 12 mi), Kansas City (about 12 mi), Columbia (about 147 mi).
Other routes from Nashville
All routes from Nashville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville to Huntsville, AL | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Nashville to Chattanooga, TN | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Nashville to Louisville, KY | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Nashville to Knoxville, TN | ~187 mi | $842 – $1,122 |
| Nashville to Lexington, KY | ~211 mi | $950 – $1,266 |
| Nashville to Birmingham, AL | ~213 mi | $959 – $1,278 |
| Nashville to Memphis, TN | ~230 mi | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| Nashville to Atlanta, GA | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
Also moving to Overland Park: from Kansas City, KS, from Kansas City, MO, from Columbia, MO, from Springfield, MO.
Nashville to Overland Park moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nashville to Overland Park?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 553 miles cost about $1,866 – $2,489 for a studio, $2,489 – $3,318 for a two-bedroom home and $2,862 – $3,816 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Nashville to Overland Park 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 Nashville to Overland Park?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,194 – $1,593 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,489 – $3,318 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,792 – $2,389.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Nashville to Overland Park?
Yes. Nashville is in Tennessee and Overland Park is in Kansas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 31 listed movers within 30 miles of Nashville hold it.
How many people move from Nashville to Overland Park each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 102 people a year (margin of error ±96) moved from Davidson County, which contains Nashville, to Johnson County, which contains Overland Park.
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.