Chattanooga, TN → Cape Girardeau, MO · Regional long-distance move
About 337 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,640–$3,930, delivery in 1–3 days, 241 carriers on the Chattanooga side and 58 in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau sits about 337 miles northwest of Chattanooga, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee to Missouri that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,640 to $3,930 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 31 min.
On the Chattanooga side there are 241 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 of them authorized for interstate work), and 58 around Cape Girardeau (45 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 Cape Girardeau.
Chattanooga has a population of about 194,144 and Cape Girardeau about 40,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,272 and 1,351 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Missouri does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,730 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,580 | $1,930 | $2,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,640 | $3,220 | $3,930 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,230 | $5,150 | $6,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,810 | $7,080 | $8,640 |
$500–$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.
$2,640–$3,930
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.
Legal name: US Xpress INC
Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Legal name: Buchheit Trucking Service INC
Legal name: Spartan Truck Lines LLC
Legal name: We R Helpers Incorporated
Legal name: Larry J Crutsinger Jr & Angela C Crutsinger
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,730 for a studio, $1,580 to $2,360 for a one-bedroom, $2,640 to $3,930 for a two-bedroom, $4,230 to $6,290 for a three-bedroom and $5,810 to $8,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 337 road miles (286 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 31 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 Tennessee into Missouri 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 $500 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 Chattanooga–Cape Girardeau corridor.