Moving from Tennessee to Ohio
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Columbus it is about 389 miles and about 7 hours; the 24 city pairs we price between the two states run from 256 to 735 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.
- ~389 miNashville → Columbus
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,751+2-bedroom, movers
- 24City routes priced
In short
About 6,298 people moved from Tennessee to Ohio in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,121), and about 3,085 went the other way. Between Nashville and Columbus it is about 389 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,751 – $2,334 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to Ohio
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,298 people a year (±2,121), against about 3,085 (±1,308) from Ohio to Tennessee, so Ohio gains about 3,213 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 13th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Ohio; Ohio took in about 197,890 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford County | Franklin County | 497 ±728* |
| Shelby County | Warren County | 476 ±488* |
| Montgomery County | Butler County | 256 ±335* |
| Davidson County | Franklin County | 247 ±151 |
| Knox County | Butler County | 190 ±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 Columbus, 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 Ohio.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Ohio
At about 389 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,751 – $2,334 for a two-bedroom home and $2,013 – $2,684 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,260 – $1,680; a freight trailer is $840 – $1,120.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,313 – $1,751 | $945 – $1,260 | $630 – $840 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,575 – $2,101 | $1,134 – $1,512 | $756 – $1,008 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,751 – $2,334 | $1,260 – $1,680 | $840 – $1,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,013 – $2,684 | $1,449 – $1,933 | $966 – $1,288 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,276 – $3,034 | $1,638 – $2,185 | $1,092 – $1,456 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,626 – $3,501 | $1,891 – $2,521 | $1,260 – $1,680 |
Transport only, for an estimated 389 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 Ohio
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 7 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Cincinnati | ~256 mi | 1–3 days | $1,152 – $1,536 | $1,325 – $1,766 |
| Nashville to Cincinnati | ~277 mi | 1–3 days | $1,247 – $1,662 | $1,433 – $1,911 |
| Knoxville to Dayton | ~309 mi | 1–3 days | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| Knoxville to Columbus | ~328 mi | 1–3 days | $1,476 – $1,968 | $1,697 – $2,263 |
| Chattanooga to Cincinnati | ~331 mi | 1–3 days | $1,490 – $1,986 | $1,713 – $2,284 |
| Nashville to Dayton | ~334 mi | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Chattanooga to Dayton | ~388 mi | 1–3 days | $1,746 – $2,328 | $2,008 – $2,677 |
| Nashville to Columbus | ~389 mi | 1–3 days | $1,751 – $2,334 | $2,013 – $2,684 |
| Chattanooga to Columbus | ~423 mi | 3–7 days | $1,904 – $2,538 | $2,189 – $2,919 |
| Knoxville to Akron | ~439 mi | 3–7 days | $1,976 – $2,634 | $2,272 – $3,029 |
| Knoxville to Toledo | ~459 mi | 3–7 days | $2,066 – $2,754 | $2,375 – $3,167 |
| Knoxville to Cleveland | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Memphis to Cincinnati | ~477 mi | 3–7 days | $2,147 – $2,862 | $2,468 – $3,291 |
| Nashville to Toledo | ~487 mi | 3–7 days | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Nashville to Akron | ~516 mi | 3–7 days | $2,322 – $3,096 | $2,670 – $3,560 |
| Memphis to Dayton | ~529 mi | 3–7 days | $2,381 – $3,174 | $2,738 – $3,650 |
| Nashville to Cleveland | ~535 mi | 3–7 days | $2,408 – $3,210 | $2,769 – $3,692 |
| Chattanooga to Akron | ~542 mi | 3–7 days | $2,439 – $3,252 | $2,805 – $3,740 |
| Chattanooga to Toledo | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Chattanooga to Cleveland | ~568 mi | 3–7 days | $2,556 – $3,408 | $2,939 – $3,919 |
| Memphis to Columbus | ~594 mi | 3–7 days | $2,673 – $3,564 | $3,074 – $4,099 |
| Memphis to Toledo | ~666 mi | 3–7 days | $2,997 – $3,996 | $3,447 – $4,595 |
| Memphis to Akron | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Memphis to Cleveland | ~735 mi | 3–7 days | $3,308 – $4,410 | $3,804 – $5,071 |
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 Ohio end, 390 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Ohio, moving costs in Ohio, or the reverse trip, Ohio 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 Ohio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Ohio?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Columbus, the distance is about 389 miles. From our model that is $1,751 – $2,334 for a two-bedroom home and $2,013 – $2,684 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,260 – $1,680 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $840 – $1,120. Across the 24 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Ohio, distances run from 256 to 735 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Ohio take?
Nashville to Columbus is about 7 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 Ohio?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into Ohio 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 Ohio?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $840 – $1,120 for a two-bedroom home over 389 miles against $1,751 – $2,334 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,260 – $1,680, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Tennessee to Ohio each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,298 people (±2,121) moved from Tennessee to Ohio that year, against about 3,085 (±1,308) from Ohio to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 13th-largest source of new residents for Ohio among the states.