Aurora, CO → Chattanooga, TN · Long-distance move
About 1,314 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,480–$8,160, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,183 carriers on the Aurora side and 241 in Chattanooga.
Chattanooga sits about 1,314 miles east of Aurora, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to Tennessee that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,480 to $8,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 21 min.
On the Aurora side there are 1,183 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (464 of them authorized for interstate work), and 241 around Chattanooga (155 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 Chattanooga.
Aurora has a population of about 410,053 and Chattanooga about 194,144. Aurora is considerably denser (2,413 people per square mile versus 1,272), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Tennessee than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,190 | $2,670 | $3,260 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,290 | $4,010 | $4,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,480 | $6,690 | $8,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,770 | $10,700 | $13,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,060 | $14,710 | $17,950 |
$1,800–$2,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,190–$3,220
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,480–$8,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Aurora, CO → Chattanooga, TN. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: US Xpress INC
Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,260 for a studio, $3,290 to $4,890 for a one-bedroom, $5,480 to $8,160 for a two-bedroom, $8,770 to $13,050 for a three-bedroom and $12,060 to $17,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,314 road miles (1,113 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 21 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,800 to $2,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,220. 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.
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 Aurora–Chattanooga corridor.