Chattanooga, TN → Conroe, TX · Long-distance move
About 801 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,980–$5,930, delivery in 2–5 days, 241 carriers on the Chattanooga side and 407 in Conroe.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Conroe, TX covers roughly 801 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,980 to $5,930 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 14 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 407 around Conroe (172 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 Conroe.
Chattanooga has a population of about 194,144 and Conroe about 119,564. The two cities have comparable density (1,272 and 1,249 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,390 | $2,920 | $3,560 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,980 | $4,860 | $5,930 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,380 | $7,770 | $9,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,770 | $10,690 | $13,040 |
$1,120–$1,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,730–$2,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,980–$5,930
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Chattanooga, TN → Conroe, TX. 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: US Xpress INC
Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Legal name: Jumpstar Enterprises LLC
Legal name: 1960 Movers INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,370 for a studio, $2,390 to $3,560 for a one-bedroom, $3,980 to $5,930 for a two-bedroom, $6,380 to $9,490 for a three-bedroom and $8,770 to $13,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 801 road miles (679 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 31 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 Tennessee into Texas 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 $1,120 to $1,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,550. 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–Conroe corridor.