Moving from Tennesseeto Nevada
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Las Vegas it is about 1,839 miles and 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,633 to 2,289 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Nashville to Las Vegas, 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 Nevada.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Nevada
At about 1,839 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,276 – $11,034 for a two-bedroom home and $9,517 – $12,689 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,958 – $7,944; a freight trailer is $3,972 – $5,296.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,207 – $8,276 | $4,469 – $5,958 | $2,979 – $3,972 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,448 – $9,931 | $5,363 – $7,150 | $3,575 – $4,767 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,276 – $11,034 | $5,958 – $7,944 | $3,972 – $5,296 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,517 – $12,689 | $6,852 – $9,136 | $4,568 – $6,091 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,758 – $14,344 | $7,746 – $10,328 | $5,164 – $6,885 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,413 – $16,551 | $8,938 – $11,917 | $5,958 – $7,944 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,839 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 Nevada
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 24 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Henderson | ~1,633 mi | 7–14 days | $7,349 – $9,798 | $8,451 – $11,268 |
| Memphis to North Las Vegas | ~1,636 mi | 7–14 days | $7,362 – $9,816 | $8,466 – $11,288 |
| Memphis to Las Vegas | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Memphis to Paradise | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Memphis to Spring Valley | ~1,648 mi | 7–14 days | $7,416 – $9,888 | $8,528 – $11,371 |
| Nashville to Henderson | ~1,833 mi | 7–14 days | $8,249 – $10,998 | $9,486 – $12,648 |
| Nashville to North Las Vegas | ~1,834 mi | 7–14 days | $8,253 – $11,004 | $9,491 – $12,655 |
| Nashville to Las Vegas | ~1,839 mi | 7–14 days | $8,276 – $11,034 | $9,517 – $12,689 |
| Nashville to Paradise | ~1,839 mi | 7–14 days | $8,276 – $11,034 | $9,517 – $12,689 |
| Nashville to Spring Valley | ~1,847 mi | 7–14 days | $8,312 – $11,082 | $9,558 – $12,744 |
| Memphis to Carson City | ~1,926 mi | 7–14 days | $8,667 – $11,556 | $9,967 – $13,289 |
| Memphis to Reno | ~1,930 mi | 7–14 days | $8,685 – $11,580 | $9,988 – $13,317 |
| Chattanooga to Henderson | ~1,942 mi | 7–14 days | $8,739 – $11,652 | $10,050 – $13,400 |
| Chattanooga to North Las Vegas | ~1,944 mi | 7–14 days | $8,748 – $11,664 | $10,060 – $13,414 |
| Chattanooga to Las Vegas | ~1,949 mi | 7–14 days | $8,771 – $11,694 | $10,086 – $13,448 |
| Chattanooga to Paradise | ~1,949 mi | 7–14 days | $8,771 – $11,694 | $10,086 – $13,448 |
| Chattanooga to Spring Valley | ~1,957 mi | 7–14 days | $8,807 – $11,742 | $10,127 – $13,503 |
| Knoxville to Henderson | ~2,019 mi | 7–14 days | $9,086 – $12,114 | $10,448 – $13,931 |
| Knoxville to North Las Vegas | ~2,020 mi | 7–14 days | $9,090 – $12,120 | $10,454 – $13,938 |
| Knoxville to Las Vegas | ~2,025 mi | 7–14 days | $9,113 – $12,150 | $10,479 – $13,973 |
| Knoxville to Paradise | ~2,025 mi | 7–14 days | $9,113 – $12,150 | $10,479 – $13,973 |
| Knoxville to Spring Valley | ~2,033 mi | 7–14 days | $9,149 – $12,198 | $10,521 – $14,028 |
| Nashville to Carson City | ~2,106 mi | 7–14 days | $9,477 – $12,636 | $10,899 – $14,531 |
| Nashville to Reno | ~2,107 mi | 7–14 days | $9,482 – $12,642 | $10,904 – $14,538 |
| Chattanooga to Carson City | ~2,225 mi | 7–14 days | $10,013 – $13,350 | $11,514 – $15,353 |
| Chattanooga to Reno | ~2,227 mi | 7–14 days | $10,022 – $13,362 | $11,525 – $15,366 |
| Knoxville to Carson City | ~2,289 mi | 7–14 days | $10,301 – $13,734 | $11,846 – $15,794 |
| Knoxville to Reno | ~2,289 mi | 7–14 days | $10,301 – $13,734 | $11,846 – $15,794 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,839 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Tennessee
274 household-goods carriers in Tennessee are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Colonial Van Lines Inc, Clarkrange · USDOT 4071435 · 24 trucks
- Big League Movers Inc, Memphis · USDOT 1999318 · 20 trucks
- Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc, Memphis · USDOT 296790 · 20 trucks
- Rowe Transfer Inc, Knoxville · USDOT 1079919 · 17 trucks
- Guardian Moving Systems Inc, Memphis · USDOT 534684 · 17 trucks
At the Nevada end
123 household-goods carriers are based in Nevada — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Las Vegas runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $8,276 – $11,034 | $10,345 – $13,793 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,517 – $12,689 | $11,896 – $15,861 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Tennessee
Tennessee to Nevada moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Nevada?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Las Vegas, the distance is about 1,839 miles. From our model that is $8,276 – $11,034 for a two-bedroom home and $9,517 – $12,689 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,958 – $7,944 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,972 – $5,296. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Nevada, distances run from 1,633 to 2,289 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Nevada take?
Nashville to Las Vegas is 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tennessee to Nevada?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Tennessee into Nevada is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tennessee to Nevada?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,972 – $5,296 for a two-bedroom home over 1,839 miles against $8,276 – $11,034 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $11,896 – $15,861 rather than $9,517 – $12,689.