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Abilene, TX → Nashville, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Abilene to Nashville

About 923 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,280–$6,360, delivery in 2–5 days, 44 carriers on the Abilene side and 478 in Nashville.

  • 923 miroad distance
  • 16 h 37 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,280–$6,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 923 miles (782 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 37 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
44 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination
478 (295 interstate)

Reverse: Nashville → Abilene

The route from Abilene, TX to Nashville, TN covers roughly 923 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,280 to $6,360 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 37 min.

On the Abilene side there are 44 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 478 around Nashville (295 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Nashville.

Abilene has a population of about 131,588 and Nashville about 721,074. The two cities have comparable density (1,173 and 1,449 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Abilene to Nashville

Full-service estimate for 923 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,710 $2,090 $2,550
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,570 $3,130 $3,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,280 $5,220 $6,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,840 $8,340 $10,180
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,410 $11,470 $14,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,400–$1,970

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,840–$2,710

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,280–$6,360

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Abilene, TX → Nashville, TN. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Abilene (origin)

Arim Forwarding INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
278906
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (325) 695-1684 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emmabuz LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4074734
MC
1548815
Based in
Abilene, TX 79606 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (325) 201-2910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Motion Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3813269
MC
1377020
Based in
Abilene, TX 79602 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (954) 444-5002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hhh&n LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3668944
MC
1271457
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (325) 201-5610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Faderah Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4409948
MC
1768741
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (713) 258-4292 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bwj Properties LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2837315
MC
1079840
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (325) 672-4909 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prime Pace Solutions LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4500911
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (325) 829-5377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Complete Moving And Storage Of Abilene INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2077019
Based in
Abilene, TX 79602 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (325) 692-0613 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 44 movers in Abilene

Near Nashville (destination)

Click And Hire Workforce

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4181567
MC
1610059
Based in
Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,006 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (615) 403-5727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Minded Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3747575
MC
1329062
Based in
Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (615) 482-2886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Max Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2302632
MC
786115
Based in
Nashville, TN 37220 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
69 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (615) 656-0070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tcx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Temperature Controlled Express INC

USDOT
716474
MC
329638
Based in
Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (615) 331-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roundpath Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4410773
MC
1781133
Based in
Brentwood, TN 37027 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (615) 762-7022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Faxstar INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3100712
MC
837656
Based in
Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (615) 549-8030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uzpro Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2308372
MC
823165
Based in
Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (615) 916-0405 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jla Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2974237
MC
10556
Based in
Nashville, TN 37228 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (484) 810-0000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 478 movers in Nashville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Abilene to Nashville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,710 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,570 to $3,820 for a one-bedroom, $4,280 to $6,360 for a two-bedroom, $6,840 to $10,180 for a three-bedroom and $9,410 to $14,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Nashville from Abilene?

About 923 road miles (782 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 37 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into Tennessee makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Abilene to Nashville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,400 to $1,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,840 to $2,710. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Abilene–Nashville corridor.