Moving from Texas to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Nashville it is about 776 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 64 city pairs we price between the two states run from 468 to 1,543 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.
- ~776 miHouston → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,492+2-bedroom, movers
- 64City routes priced
In short
About 12,798 people moved from Texas to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,792), and about 7,588 went the other way. Between Houston and Nashville it is about 776 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,492 – $4,656 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 12,798 people a year (±2,792), against about 7,588 (±2,431) from Tennessee to Texas, so Tennessee gains about 5,210 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 3rd-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | Davidson County | 659 ±467 |
| Harris County | Bledsoe County | 642 ±316 |
| Wharton County | Williamson County | 515 ±756* |
| Bell County | Montgomery County | 367 ±275 |
| Harris County | Davidson County | 329 ±178 |
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.
Houston to Nashville, 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 Texas and Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Texas to Tennessee
At about 776 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,492 – $4,656 for a two-bedroom home and $4,016 – $5,354 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,514 – $3,352; a freight trailer is $1,676 – $2,235.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,619 – $3,492 | $1,886 – $2,514 | $1,257 – $1,676 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,143 – $4,190 | $2,263 – $3,017 | $1,509 – $2,011 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,492 – $4,656 | $2,514 – $3,352 | $1,676 – $2,235 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,016 – $5,354 | $2,891 – $3,855 | $1,928 – $2,570 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,540 – $6,053 | $3,269 – $4,358 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,238 – $6,984 | $3,771 – $5,028 | $2,514 – $3,352 |
Transport only, for an estimated 776 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 Texas to Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 11 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Memphis | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Garland to Memphis | ~475 mi | 3–7 days | $2,138 – $2,850 | $2,458 – $3,278 |
| Plano to Memphis | ~477 mi | 3–7 days | $2,147 – $2,862 | $2,468 – $3,291 |
| Dallas to Memphis | ~489 mi | 3–7 days | $2,201 – $2,934 | $2,531 – $3,374 |
| Irving to Memphis | ~497 mi | 3–7 days | $2,237 – $2,982 | $2,572 – $3,429 |
| Arlington to Memphis | ~510 mi | 3–7 days | $2,295 – $3,060 | $2,639 – $3,519 |
| Fort Worth to Memphis | ~523 mi | 3–7 days | $2,354 – $3,138 | $2,707 – $3,609 |
| Houston to Memphis | ~565 mi | 3–7 days | $2,543 – $3,390 | $2,924 – $3,899 |
| Austin to Memphis | ~652 mi | 3–7 days | $2,934 – $3,912 | $3,374 – $4,499 |
| McKinney to Nashville | ~697 mi | 3–7 days | $3,137 – $4,182 | $3,607 – $4,809 |
| Garland to Nashville | ~704 mi | 3–7 days | $3,168 – $4,224 | $3,643 – $4,858 |
| Plano to Nashville | ~707 mi | 3–7 days | $3,182 – $4,242 | $3,659 – $4,878 |
| Dallas to Nashville | ~719 mi | 3–7 days | $3,236 – $4,314 | $3,721 – $4,961 |
| Irving to Nashville | ~727 mi | 3–7 days | $3,272 – $4,362 | $3,762 – $5,016 |
| San Antonio to Memphis | ~736 mi | 3–7 days | $3,312 – $4,416 | $3,809 – $5,078 |
| Arlington to Nashville | ~739 mi | 3–7 days | $3,326 – $4,434 | $3,824 – $5,099 |
| Fort Worth to Nashville | ~753 mi | 3–7 days | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
| McKinney to Chattanooga | ~771 mi | 3–7 days | $3,470 – $4,626 | $3,990 – $5,320 |
| Amarillo to Memphis | ~775 mi | 3–7 days | $3,488 – $4,650 | $4,011 – $5,347 |
| Garland to Chattanooga | ~775 mi | 3–7 days | $3,488 – $4,650 | $4,011 – $5,347 |
| Houston to Nashville | ~776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Corpus Christi to Memphis | ~780 mi | 3–7 days | $3,510 – $4,680 | $4,036 – $5,382 |
| Plano to Chattanooga | ~780 mi | 3–7 days | $3,510 – $4,680 | $4,036 – $5,382 |
| Dallas to Chattanooga | ~789 mi | 3–7 days | $3,551 – $4,734 | $4,083 – $5,444 |
| Lubbock to Memphis | ~797 mi | 3–7 days | $3,587 – $4,782 | $4,124 – $5,499 |
| Irving to Chattanooga | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Houston to Chattanooga | ~805 mi | 3–7 days | $3,623 – $4,830 | $4,166 – $5,554 |
| Arlington to Chattanooga | ~810 mi | 3–7 days | $3,645 – $4,860 | $4,192 – $5,589 |
| Fort Worth to Chattanooga | ~824 mi | 3–7 days | $3,708 – $4,944 | $4,264 – $5,686 |
| McKinney to Knoxville | ~873 mi | 3–7 days | $3,929 – $5,238 | $4,518 – $6,024 |
| Austin to Nashville | ~878 mi | 3–7 days | $3,951 – $5,268 | $4,544 – $6,058 |
| Garland to Knoxville | ~879 mi | 3–7 days | $3,956 – $5,274 | $4,549 – $6,065 |
| Plano to Knoxville | ~882 mi | 3–7 days | $3,969 – $5,292 | $4,564 – $6,086 |
| Laredo to Memphis | ~891 mi | 3–7 days | $4,010 – $5,346 | $4,611 – $6,148 |
| Dallas to Knoxville | ~893 mi | 3–7 days | $4,019 – $5,358 | $4,621 – $6,162 |
| Irving to Knoxville | ~902 mi | 3–7 days | $4,059 – $5,412 | $4,668 – $6,224 |
| Arlington to Knoxville | ~914 mi | 3–7 days | $4,113 – $5,484 | $4,730 – $6,307 |
| McAllen to Memphis | ~915 mi | 3–7 days | $4,118 – $5,490 | $4,735 – $6,314 |
| Houston to Knoxville | ~921 mi | 3–7 days | $4,145 – $5,526 | $4,766 – $6,355 |
| Austin to Chattanooga | ~926 mi | 3–7 days | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Fort Worth to Knoxville | ~928 mi | 3–7 days | $4,176 – $5,568 | $4,802 – $6,403 |
| San Antonio to Nashville | ~960 mi | 3–7 days | $4,320 – $5,760 | $4,968 – $6,624 |
| Amarillo to Nashville | ~988 mi | 3–7 days | $4,446 – $5,928 | $5,113 – $6,817 |
| Corpus Christi to Nashville | ~992 mi | 3–7 days | $4,464 – $5,952 | $5,134 – $6,845 |
| San Antonio to Chattanooga | ~1,005 mi | 3–7 days | $4,523 – $6,030 | $5,201 – $6,935 |
| Corpus Christi to Chattanooga | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Lubbock to Nashville | ~1,020 mi | 3–7 days | $4,590 – $6,120 | $5,279 – $7,038 |
| Austin to Knoxville | ~1,038 mi | 3–7 days | $4,671 – $6,228 | $5,372 – $7,162 |
| Amarillo to Chattanooga | ~1,088 mi | 3–7 days | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Lubbock to Chattanooga | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Laredo to Nashville | ~1,111 mi | 3–7 days | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| San Antonio to Knoxville | ~1,118 mi | 3–7 days | $5,031 – $6,708 | $5,786 – $7,714 |
| McAllen to Nashville | ~1,123 mi | 3–7 days | $5,054 – $6,738 | $5,812 – $7,749 |
| Corpus Christi to Knoxville | ~1,133 mi | 3–7 days | $5,099 – $6,798 | $5,863 – $7,818 |
| El Paso to Memphis | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| McAllen to Chattanooga | ~1,142 mi | 3–7 days | $5,139 – $6,852 | $5,910 – $7,880 |
| Laredo to Chattanooga | ~1,146 mi | 3–7 days | $5,157 – $6,876 | $5,931 – $7,907 |
| Amarillo to Knoxville | ~1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Lubbock to Knoxville | ~1,203 mi | 7–14 days | $5,414 – $7,218 | $6,226 – $8,301 |
| McAllen to Knoxville | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Laredo to Knoxville | ~1,261 mi | 7–14 days | $5,675 – $7,566 | $6,526 – $8,701 |
| El Paso to Nashville | ~1,361 mi | 7–14 days | $6,125 – $8,166 | $7,043 – $9,391 |
| El Paso to Chattanooga | ~1,446 mi | 7–14 days | $6,507 – $8,676 | $7,483 – $9,977 |
| El Paso to Knoxville | ~1,543 mi | 7–14 days | $6,944 – $9,258 | $7,985 – $10,647 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas directory ranks them. At the Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee to Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Nashville, the distance is about 776 miles. From our model that is $3,492 – $4,656 for a two-bedroom home and $4,016 – $5,354 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,514 – $3,352 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,676 – $2,235. Across the 64 city pairs we price between Texas and Tennessee, distances run from 468 to 1,543 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Tennessee take?
Houston to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Texas to Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Texas into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,676 – $2,235 for a two-bedroom home over 776 miles against $3,492 – $4,656 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,514 – $3,352, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 12,798 people (±2,792) moved from Texas to Tennessee that year, against about 7,588 (±2,431) from Tennessee to Texas. That makes Texas the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.