Bloomington, IL → Clarksville, TN · Regional long-distance move
About 335 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,790–$4,150, delivery in 1–3 days, 31 carriers on the Bloomington side and 82 in Clarksville.
The route from Bloomington, IL to Clarksville, TN covers roughly 335 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,790 to $4,150 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 29 min.
On the Bloomington side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (20 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.
Bloomington has a population of about 79,000 and Clarksville about 188,829. Bloomington is considerably denser (2,902 people per square mile versus 1,677), 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 Illinois, 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 | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,670 | $2,040 | $2,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,790 | $3,400 | $4,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,460 | $5,440 | $6,630 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,130 | $7,480 | $9,120 |
$490–$700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,320–$1,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,790–$4,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bloomington, IL → Clarksville, 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: Nu-Way Transportation Services INC
Legal name: Freelance Mover LLC
Legal name: Jh Transport INC
Legal name: James N Johnson
Legal name: 4th Quarter Moving Solutions LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,670 to $2,490 for a one-bedroom, $2,790 to $4,150 for a two-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,630 for a three-bedroom and $6,130 to $9,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 335 road miles (284 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 29 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Illinois 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 $490 to $700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,320 to $1,940. 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 Bloomington–Clarksville corridor.