Moving from Plano, TX to Memphis, TN
About 477 miles across a state line, from Texas into Tennessee, 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 Plano, TX to Memphis, TN covers about 477 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,147 – $2,862 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 127 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 477 miles between Texas and Tennessee, 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 $2,147 – $2,862 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Plano to Memphis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,610 – $2,147 | $1,159 – $1,545 | $773 – $1,030 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,932 – $2,576 | $1,391 – $1,855 | $927 – $1,236 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,147 – $2,862 | $1,545 – $2,061 | $1,030 – $1,374 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,468 – $3,291 | $1,777 – $2,370 | $1,185 – $1,580 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,790 – $3,721 | $2,009 – $2,679 | $1,339 – $1,786 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,220 – $4,293 | $2,318 – $3,091 | $1,545 – $2,061 |
Transport only, for an estimated 477 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, Plano to Memphis
477 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,385. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,147 to $2,862, 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 Plano to Memphis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 127 people a year (±114) moved from Collin County, TX, home to Plano, to Shelby County, TN, home to Memphis. Going the other way: about 218 people a year (±251). Movers from Collin County make up 0.4% of the 33,594 people a year who moved into Shelby County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 12,798 people a year (±2,792) moving from Texas to Tennessee and about 7,588 people a year (±2,431) from Tennessee to Texas — a net gain for Tennessee of about 5,210 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Denton County, TX | 13,419 ±2,041 |
| Dallas County, TX | 12,791 ±1,217 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,757 ±478 |
| Grayson County, TX | 1,789 ±515 |
| Rockwall County, TX | 1,287 ±469 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MS | 2,448 ±743 |
| Rutherford County, TN | 1,527 ±362 |
| Crittenden County, AR | 1,270 ±538 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,190 ±425 |
| Jefferson County, KY | 819 ±698 |
Licensed movers at each end
123 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Plano (620 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 65 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 19.9% of their 231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 1038245 | Coppell · 15 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 11 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Santana Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3901949 | Fate · 19 mi | 42 trucks | 0 | — |
| Little Guys Movers IncUSDOT 880583 | Denton · 26 mi | 38 trucks | 28 | 9.5% of 21 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3051005 | Arlington · 28 mi | 22 trucks | 17 | 7.7% of 13 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Dallas LLCUSDOT 923537 | Carrollton · 9 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 12.5% of 8 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Memphis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Memphis: Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Big League Movers Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Guardian Moving Systems Inc (Memphis, 17 trucks), Cooper & Cooper Moving Inc (Memphis, 13 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Tennessee, 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 Plano to Memphis
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 477 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Memphis
A local move inside Memphis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Memphis are Little Rock (about 151 mi), Jackson (about 229 mi), Nashville (about 230 mi).
Other routes from Plano
All routes from Plano, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Plano to San Antonio, TX | ~316 mi | $1,422 – $1,896 |
Also moving to Memphis: from Little Rock, AR, from Jackson, MS, from Nashville, TN, from Birmingham, AL.
Plano to Memphis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Plano to Memphis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 477 miles cost about $1,610 – $2,147 for a studio, $2,147 – $2,862 for a two-bedroom home and $2,468 – $3,291 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Plano to Memphis take?
The drive is about 9 hours, 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 Plano to Memphis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,030 – $1,374 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,147 – $2,862 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,545 – $2,061.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Plano to Memphis?
Yes. Plano is in Texas and Memphis is in Tennessee, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 123 listed movers within 30 miles of Plano hold it.
How many people move from Plano to Memphis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 127 people a year (margin of error ±114) moved from Collin County, which contains Plano, to Shelby County, which contains Memphis.
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.