Moving from Cheyenne, WY to Memphis, TN
About 1,051 miles across a state line, from Wyoming 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 Cheyenne, WY to Memphis, TN covers about 1,051 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,730 – $6,306 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 1,051 miles between Wyoming 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 $4,730 – $6,306 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Cheyenne to Memphis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,547 – $4,730 | $2,554 – $3,405 | $1,703 – $2,270 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,257 – $5,675 | $3,065 – $4,086 | $2,043 – $2,724 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,730 – $6,306 | $3,405 – $4,540 | $2,270 – $3,027 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,439 – $7,252 | $3,916 – $5,221 | $2,611 – $3,481 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,148 – $8,198 | $4,427 – $5,902 | $2,951 – $3,935 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,094 – $9,459 | $5,108 – $6,810 | $3,405 – $4,540 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,051 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, Cheyenne to Memphis
1,051 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,255. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,730 to $6,306, 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 Cheyenne to Memphis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Laramie County, WY to Shelby County, TN, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Laramie County mostly go to the counties listed below. The reverse trip does register: about 8 people a year (±13). The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | 388 ±350 |
| El Paso County, CO | 320 ±221 |
| Albany County, WY | 311 ±121 |
| Weber County, UT | 308 ±455 |
| Henry County, GA | 285 ±402 |
| 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
3 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Cheyenne (6 counting those licensed only inside Wyoming). 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 50.0% of their 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Storage&Moving IncUSDOT 286130 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 4 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 22889 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 10 trucks | 3 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Aavon Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 100277 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
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 Wyoming 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 Cheyenne 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 1,051 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 Cheyenne
All routes from Cheyenne, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne to Fort Collins, CO | ~50 mi | $455 – $747 |
| Cheyenne to Casper, WY | ~165 mi | $743 – $990 |
| Cheyenne to Colorado Springs, CO | ~186 mi | $837 – $1,116 |
| Cheyenne to Sioux Falls, SD | ~519 mi | $2,336 – $3,114 |
| Cheyenne to Missoula, MT | ~703 mi | $3,164 – $4,218 |
| Cheyenne to Las Vegas, NV | ~763 mi | $3,434 – $4,578 |
| Cheyenne to Scottsdale, AZ | ~765 mi | $3,443 – $4,590 |
| Cheyenne to Fresno, CA | ~1,001 mi | $4,505 – $6,006 |
Also moving to Memphis: from Little Rock, AR, from Jackson, MS, from Nashville, TN, from Birmingham, AL.
Cheyenne to Memphis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Cheyenne to Memphis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,051 miles cost about $3,547 – $4,730 for a studio, $4,730 – $6,306 for a two-bedroom home and $5,439 – $7,252 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Cheyenne to Memphis take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving), 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 Cheyenne to Memphis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,270 – $3,027 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,730 – $6,306 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,405 – $4,540.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Cheyenne to Memphis?
Yes. Cheyenne is in Wyoming and Memphis is in Tennessee, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 3 listed movers within 30 miles of Cheyenne hold it.
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.