Chattanooga, TN → Jefferson City, MO · Long-distance move
About 534 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,280–$4,870, delivery in 2–5 days, 241 carriers on the Chattanooga side and 43 in Jefferson City.
Moving from Chattanooga to Jefferson City is a long-distance move of roughly 534 road miles, heading northwest from Tennessee to Missouri.
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 $3,280 to $4,870 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 9 h 54 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 43 around Jefferson City (29 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 Jefferson City.
Chattanooga has a population of about 194,144 and Jefferson City about 43,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,272 and 1,199 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 | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,400 | $2,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,280 | $4,000 | $4,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,240 | $6,390 | $7,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,210 | $8,790 | $10,720 |
$850–$1,200
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,500–$2,200
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,280–$4,870
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Chattanooga, TN → Jefferson City, MO. 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: Mallory Van And Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,310 to $1,950 for a studio, $1,970 to $2,920 for a one-bedroom, $3,280 to $4,870 for a two-bedroom, $5,240 to $7,800 for a three-bedroom and $7,210 to $10,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 534 road miles (453 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 54 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 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 $850 to $1,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,500 to $2,200. 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–Jefferson City corridor.