Bismarck, ND → Knoxville, TN · Long-distance move
About 1,351 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,300–$7,890, delivery in 3–7 days, 42 carriers on the Bismarck side and 229 in Knoxville.
Moving from Bismarck to Knoxville is a long-distance move of roughly 1,351 road miles, heading southeast from North Dakota 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 $5,300 to $7,890 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 24 h.
On the Bismarck side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 229 around Knoxville (129 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 Knoxville.
Bismarck has a population of about 76,000 and Knoxville about 202,021. The two cities have comparable density (2,123 and 1,933 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $2,120 | $2,590 | $3,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,180 | $3,880 | $4,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,300 | $6,460 | $7,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,480 | $10,340 | $12,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,660 | $14,220 | $17,350 |
$1,990–$2,810
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,230–$3,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,300–$7,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Legal name: Hackney Home Furnishings INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,120 to $3,150 for a studio, $3,180 to $4,730 for a one-bedroom, $5,300 to $7,890 for a two-bedroom, $8,480 to $12,620 for a three-bedroom and $11,660 to $17,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,351 road miles (1,145 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 h.
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 North Dakota 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 $1,990 to $2,810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,230 to $3,270. 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 Bismarck–Knoxville corridor.