Clarksville, TN → Murfreesboro, TN · Short-haul move

Movers from Clarksville to Murfreesboro

About 84 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,340–$2,000, delivery in 1–2 days, 82 carriers on the Clarksville side and 282 in Murfreesboro.

84 miroad distance
2 h 9 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,340–$2,0002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Clarksville, Tennessee
To: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 84 miles (71 straight-line)
Drive time: 2 h 9 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (Tennessee)
Movers at origin: 82 (55 interstate)
Movers at destination: 282 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Murfreesboro → Clarksville

Murfreesboro sits about 84 miles southeast of Clarksville, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 9 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,340 and $2,000, before packing or storage.

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 282 around Murfreesboro (182 interstate). For an in-state 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 Murfreesboro.

Clarksville has a population of about 188,829 and Murfreesboro about 171,178. Murfreesboro is the denser city (2,429 people per square mile versus 1,677 in Clarksville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Clarksville to Murfreesboro

Full-service estimate for 84 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$760	$930	$1,130
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$860	$1,050	$1,290
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,340	$1,640	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,010	$2,450	$2,990
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,920	$3,560	$4,350

Rental truck (DIY)

$240–$330

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

Portable container

$1,090–$1,610

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

Full-service mover

$1,340–$2,000

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

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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

Call (931) 431-6659 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (931) 272-5788 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (931) 645-4475 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (270) 906-3278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jh Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jh Transport INC

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

Call (615) 545-7570 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: James N Johnson

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

Call (615) 566-0497 Route Verify on FMCSA

4th Quarter Moving Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4th Quarter Moving Solutions LLC

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

Call (931) 218-1788 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (615) 354-7680 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 82 movers in Clarksville

Near Murfreesboro (destination)

Firstfleet

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Firstfleet INC

USDOT: 313891
MC: 193678
Based in: Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2,520 trucks, 2,769 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (615) 890-9229 Route Verify on FMCSA

Expedited Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2821486
MC: 940916
Based in: Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (310) 230-5584 Route Verify on FMCSA

G & D Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3902567
MC: 1438161
Based in: Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (504) 261-2307 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mid-Tenn Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2204555
MC: 765975
Based in: Nolensville, TN 37135 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (615) 574-5546 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gfc Cartage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 795256
MC: 354341
Based in: Smyrna, TN 37167 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (615) 462-7905 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Murfeesboro LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2592933
MC: 909721
Based in: Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Messolar Moving And Installation Services

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Messolar LLC

USDOT: 3924442
MC: 1452616
Based in: Smyrna, TN 37167 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (786) 857-3147 Route Verify on FMCSA

Here'S The Deal LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3582554
MC: 1372750
Based in: LA Vergne, TN 37086 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (615) 953-0022 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 282 movers in Murfreesboro

Tips for this move

For a move under about 150 miles you can often choose between an hourly and a flat rate—ask for both.
Confirm whether travel time between Clarksville and Murfreesboro is billed one way or round trip.
A single-day move is realistic here; schedule loading in the morning so the crew arrives in Murfreesboro with daylight to spare.
Check Tennessee intrastate mover rules; many states require a state permit in addition to a USDOT number.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Clarksville to Murfreesboro?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $760 to $1,130 for a studio, $860 to $1,290 for a one-bedroom, $1,340 to $2,000 for a two-bedroom, $2,010 to $2,990 for a three-bedroom and $2,920 to $4,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Murfreesboro from Clarksville?

About 84 road miles (71 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 9 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Clarksville and Murfreesboro are in Tennessee, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,610. 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–Murfreesboro corridor.