Thompson Moving & Storage INC
- 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
Clarksville, TN → Kansas City, MO · Long-distance move
About 509 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,220–$4,790, delivery in 2–5 days, 82 carriers on the Clarksville side and 505 in Kansas City.
Moving from Clarksville to Kansas City is a long-distance move of roughly 509 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 $3,220 to $4,790 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 29 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 505 around Kansas City (405 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 Kansas City.
Clarksville has a population of about 188,829 and Kansas City about 521,220. The two cities have comparable density (1,677 and 1,615 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 | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,930 | $2,350 | $2,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,220 | $3,920 | $4,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,150 | $6,280 | $7,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,080 | $8,630 | $10,530 |
$820–$1,160
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,470–$2,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,220–$4,790
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Clarksville, TN → Kansas 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,910 for a studio, $1,930 to $2,870 for a one-bedroom, $3,220 to $4,790 for a two-bedroom, $5,150 to $7,660 for a three-bedroom and $7,080 to $10,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 509 road miles (431 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 29 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 $820 to $1,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,170. 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 Clarksville–Kansas City corridor.