Cedar Rapids, IA → Knoxville, TN · Long-distance move
About 692 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 229 in Knoxville.
Knoxville sits about 692 miles southeast of Cedar Rapids, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa 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 $3,630 to $5,400 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 38 min.
On the Cedar Rapids side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 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.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Knoxville about 202,021. The two cities have comparable density (1,910 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 | $1,450 | $1,770 | $2,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,180 | $2,650 | $3,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,630 | $4,420 | $5,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,800 | $7,080 | $8,630 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,980 | $9,730 | $11,870 |
$1,010–$1,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,640–$2,410
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,630–$5,400
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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a two-bedroom, $5,800 to $8,630 for a three-bedroom and $7,980 to $11,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 692 road miles (586 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 38 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Iowa 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 $1,010 to $1,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. 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 Cedar Rapids–Knoxville corridor.