Chattanooga, TN

Brownsville, TX → Chattanooga, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Brownsville to Chattanooga

About 1,130 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,770–$7,100, delivery in 3–7 days, 111 carriers on the Brownsville side and 241 in Chattanooga.

  • 1,130 miroad distance
  • 20 h 11 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,770–$7,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,130 miles (958 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 11 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
111 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination
241 (155 interstate)

Reverse: Chattanooga → Brownsville

Chattanooga sits about 1,130 miles northeast of Brownsville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas 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 $4,770 to $7,100 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 20 h 11 min.

On the Brownsville side there are 111 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (60 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.

Brownsville has a population of about 192,957 and Chattanooga about 194,144. The two cities have comparable density (1,420 and 1,272 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Brownsville to Chattanooga

Full-service estimate for 1,130 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,910 $2,330 $2,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,860 $3,490 $4,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,770 $5,820 $7,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,640 $9,310 $11,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,500 $12,800 $15,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,610–$2,270

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

Portable container

$2,030–$2,980

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

Full-service mover

$4,770–$7,100

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Brownsville (origin)

Codysur Trucks INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1184128
MC
473281
Based in
San Benito, TX 78586 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
141 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Valley Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
136490
MC
118341
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Salinas Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2422693
MC
834541
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

LA Joya Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1675050
MC
615603
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Tvs Trucking And Oilfield Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2392510
MC
849858
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

B & V Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1807989
MC
833363
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Chema'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
954536
MC
408540
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Blamar Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
919429
MC
397547
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 111 movers in Brownsville

Near Chattanooga (destination)

US Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
303024
MC
188121
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4,953 trucks, 5,412 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Covenant Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273818
MC
188102
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37419 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
816 trucks, 1,741 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Tranco Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
646416
MC
301265
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 113 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Ash Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2014429
MC
709527
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37410 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Eagle Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1400069
MC
587359
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37416 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Bullins Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
545382
MC
299062
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37416 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2255276
MC
769528
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

1up Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2801891
MC
936054
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 241 movers in Chattanooga

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Brownsville to Chattanooga?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,260 for a one-bedroom, $4,770 to $7,100 for a two-bedroom, $7,640 to $11,360 for a three-bedroom and $10,500 to $15,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chattanooga from Brownsville?

About 1,130 road miles (958 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 11 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

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 Brownsville to Chattanooga?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,610 to $2,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,980. 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 Brownsville–Chattanooga corridor.