Garden City, KS

Clarksville, TN → Garden City, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Clarksville to Garden City

About 883 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,070–$6,060, delivery in 2–5 days, 82 carriers on the Clarksville side and 19 in Garden City.

  • 883 miroad distance
  • 15 h 55 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,070–$6,0602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 883 miles (748 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 55 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
82 (55 interstate)
Movers at destination
19 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Garden City → Clarksville

The route from Clarksville, TN to Garden City, KS covers roughly 883 miles by road, a west-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 $4,070 to $6,060 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 15 h 55 min.

On the Clarksville side there are 82 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (55 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Garden City (13 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 Garden City.

Clarksville has a population of about 188,829 and Garden City about 28,000. Garden City is the denser city (2,557 people per square mile versus 1,677 in Clarksville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Kansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Clarksville to Garden City

Full-service estimate for 883 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,630 $1,990 $2,420
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,440 $2,980 $3,640
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,070 $4,970 $6,060
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,520 $7,950 $9,690
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,960 $10,930 $13,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,210–$1,700

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,810–$2,660

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,070–$6,060

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Clarksville (origin)

Thompson Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
36779
MC
129283
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Billionmiles Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4159106
MC
1598048
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

River City Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1607346
MC
594425
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37042 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Fry Faith Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1571241
MC
582043
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37043 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Jh Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2281409
MC
837257
Based in
Adams, TN 37010 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Johnson Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1298781
MC
556949
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37042 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

4th Quarter Moving Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3830482
MC
1389348
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Mcr Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3935607
MC
1460032
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 82 movers in Clarksville

Near Garden City (destination)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier
USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 19 movers in Garden City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Clarksville to Garden City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,630 to $2,420 for a studio, $2,440 to $3,640 for a one-bedroom, $4,070 to $6,060 for a two-bedroom, $6,520 to $9,690 for a three-bedroom and $8,960 to $13,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garden City from Clarksville?

About 883 road miles (748 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 55 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Tennessee into Kansas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Clarksville to Garden City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,210 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Clarksville–Garden City corridor.