Chattanooga, TN → Jonesboro, AR · Regional long-distance move
About 366 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,680–$3,990, delivery in 1–3 days, 241 carriers on the Chattanooga side and 42 in Jonesboro.
Jonesboro sits about 366 miles west of Chattanooga, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee to Arkansas 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 $2,680 to $3,990 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 7 h 1 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 42 around Jonesboro (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 Jonesboro.
Chattanooga has a population of about 194,144 and Jonesboro about 81,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,272 and 980 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Arkansas 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 | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,610 | $1,960 | $2,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,680 | $3,270 | $3,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,290 | $5,230 | $6,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,900 | $7,190 | $8,780 |
$530–$740
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,350–$1,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,680–$3,990
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Chattanooga, TN → Jonesboro, AR. 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: 3 Cooper Farms INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,690 for a studio, $1,610 to $2,390 for a one-bedroom, $2,680 to $3,990 for a two-bedroom, $4,290 to $6,380 for a three-bedroom and $5,900 to $8,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 366 road miles (310 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 1 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 Arkansas 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 $530 to $740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,350 to $1,980. 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.
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–Jonesboro corridor.