Moving from Tennessee to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Fargo it is about 1,052 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,029 to 1,338 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.
- ~1,052 miNashville → Fargo
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,734+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 134 people moved from Tennessee to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±246), and about 273 went the other way. Between Nashville and Fargo it is about 1,052 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,734 – $6,312 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 134 people a year (±246), against about 273 (±332) from North Dakota to Tennessee, so North Dakota loses about 139 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 28th-largest of the 42 states sending people to North Dakota; North Dakota took in about 27,062 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | Kidder County | 178 ±204* |
| Sumner County | Grand Forks County | 135 ±204* |
| Knox County | Ward County | 31 ±37* |
| Rutherford County | McHenry County | 16 ±19* |
| Rutherford County | McKenzie County | 15 ±25* |
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 Fargo, 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 North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to North Dakota
At about 1,052 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,734 – $6,312 for a two-bedroom home and $5,444 – $7,259 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,408 – $4,545; a freight trailer is $2,272 – $3,030.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,551 – $4,734 | $2,556 – $3,408 | $1,704 – $2,272 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,261 – $5,681 | $3,068 – $4,090 | $2,045 – $2,727 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,734 – $6,312 | $3,408 – $4,545 | $2,272 – $3,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,444 – $7,259 | $3,920 – $5,226 | $2,613 – $3,484 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,154 – $8,206 | $4,431 – $5,908 | $2,954 – $3,939 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,101 – $9,468 | $5,113 – $6,817 | $3,408 – $4,545 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,052 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 North Dakota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Fargo | ~1,029 mi | 3–7 days | $4,631 – $6,174 | $5,325 – $7,100 |
| Nashville to Fargo | ~1,052 mi | 3–7 days | $4,734 – $6,312 | $5,444 – $7,259 |
| Memphis to Bismarck | ~1,142 mi | 3–7 days | $5,139 – $6,852 | $5,910 – $7,880 |
| Knoxville to Fargo | ~1,171 mi | 3–7 days | $5,270 – $7,026 | $6,060 – $8,080 |
| Chattanooga to Fargo | ~1,179 mi | 3–7 days | $5,306 – $7,074 | $6,101 – $8,135 |
| Nashville to Bismarck | ~1,201 mi | 7–14 days | $5,405 – $7,206 | $6,215 – $8,287 |
| Chattanooga to Bismarck | ~1,331 mi | 7–14 days | $5,990 – $7,986 | $6,888 – $9,184 |
| Knoxville to Bismarck | ~1,338 mi | 7–14 days | $6,021 – $8,028 | $6,924 – $9,232 |
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 North Dakota end, 28 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in North Dakota, moving costs in North Dakota, or the reverse trip, North Dakota 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 North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Fargo, the distance is about 1,052 miles. From our model that is $4,734 – $6,312 for a two-bedroom home and $5,444 – $7,259 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,408 – $4,545 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,272 – $3,030. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Tennessee and North Dakota, distances run from 1,029 to 1,338 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to North Dakota take?
Nashville to Fargo is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 North Dakota?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,272 – $3,030 for a two-bedroom home over 1,052 miles against $4,734 – $6,312 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,408 – $4,545, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 134 people (±246) moved from Tennessee to North Dakota that year, against about 273 (±332) from North Dakota to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 28th-largest source of new residents for North Dakota among the states.