Cheyenne, WY → Knoxville, TN · Long-distance move
About 1,390 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,390–$8,030, delivery in 3–7 days, 31 carriers on the Cheyenne side and 229 in Knoxville.
Knoxville sits about 1,390 miles east of Cheyenne, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wyoming 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 $5,390 to $8,030 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Cheyenne side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 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.
Cheyenne has a population of about 66,000 and Knoxville about 202,021. The two cities have comparable density (1,792 and 1,933 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 | $2,160 | $2,630 | $3,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,240 | $3,950 | $4,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,390 | $6,580 | $8,030 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,630 | $10,530 | $12,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,870 | $14,470 | $17,660 |
$2,030–$2,860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,260–$3,320
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,390–$8,030
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cheyenne, WY → Knoxville, TN. 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: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves LLC
Legal name: Jims Garage & Wrecker Service LLC
Legal name: Hackney Home Furnishings INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,160 to $3,210 for a studio, $3,240 to $4,820 for a one-bedroom, $5,390 to $8,030 for a two-bedroom, $8,630 to $12,840 for a three-bedroom and $11,870 to $17,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,390 road miles (1,178 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Wyoming 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 $2,030 to $2,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,320. 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 Cheyenne–Knoxville corridor.