Moving from Tennesseeto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 24 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.
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 389 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 Ohio end
398 household-goods carriers are based in Ohio — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Columbus runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,751 – $2,334 | $2,189 – $2,918 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,013 – $2,684 | $2,516 – $3,355 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 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 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. Any move that crosses from Tennessee into Ohio 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 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 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 $2,516 – $3,355 rather than $2,013 – $2,684.