Athens, GA → Clarksville, TN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Athens to Clarksville

About 340 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,710–$4,030, delivery in 1–3 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 82 in Clarksville.

340 miroad distance
6 h 34 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,710–$4,0302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Athens, Georgia
To: Clarksville, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 340 miles (288 straight-line)
Drive time: 6 h 34 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination: 82 (55 interstate)

Reverse: Clarksville → Athens

Moving from Athens to Clarksville is a regional long-distance move of roughly 340 road miles, heading northwest from Georgia to Tennessee.

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 $2,710 to $4,030 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 34 min.

On the Athens side there are 312 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (166 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Clarksville (55 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 Clarksville.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Clarksville about 188,829. Clarksville is the denser city (1,677 people per square mile versus 1,095 in Athens), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Athens to Clarksville

Full-service estimate for 340 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,190	$1,450	$1,770
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,620	$1,980	$2,420
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,710	$3,300	$4,030
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,330	$5,280	$6,440
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,960	$7,260	$8,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$500–$700

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

Portable container

$1,320–$1,950

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

Full-service mover

$2,710–$4,030

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Athens (origin)

Lindsay Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 830257
MC: 468785
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (706) 549-8902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Keeling Group LLC

USDOT: 1142555
MC: 454168
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (706) 227-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

University Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gee Transport INC

USDOT: 864502
MC: 667732
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (706) 353-1141 Route Verify on FMCSA

Puff Land

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Crawford Handling LLC

USDOT: 4253552
MC: 1649165
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (706) 201-6674 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wood Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1810822
MC: 676733
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (706) 354-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duncan Transportation Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2056835
MC: 719961
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (706) 424-6740 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Albany

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sullivan Brothers Ventures INC

USDOT: 4339831
MC: 1728857
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (229) 329-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooper Transport Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3965988
MC: 1480525
Based in: Athens, GA 30601 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (706) 352-1434 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 312 movers in Athens

Near Clarksville (destination)

Thompson Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 36779
MC: 129283
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (931) 431-6659 Route Verify on FMCSA

Billionmiles Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4159106
MC: 1598048
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (931) 272-5788 Route Verify on FMCSA

River City Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1607346
MC: 594425
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37042 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (931) 645-4475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fry Faith Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1571241
MC: 582043
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37043 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (270) 906-3278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jh Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jh Transport INC

USDOT: 2281409
MC: 837257
Based in: Adams, TN 37010 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 545-7570 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: James N Johnson

USDOT: 1298781
MC: 556949
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37042 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (615) 566-0497 Route Verify on FMCSA

4th Quarter Moving Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4th Quarter Moving Solutions LLC

USDOT: 3830482
MC: 1389348
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (931) 218-1788 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mcr Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3935607
MC: 1460032
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (615) 354-7680 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 82 movers in Clarksville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to Clarksville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,770 for a studio, $1,620 to $2,420 for a one-bedroom, $2,710 to $4,030 for a two-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,440 for a three-bedroom and $5,960 to $8,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Clarksville from Athens?

About 340 road miles (288 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 34 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Georgia 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 Athens to Clarksville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $500 to $700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,320 to $1,950. 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 Athens–Clarksville corridor.