Des Moines, IA → Clarksville, TN · Long-distance move
About 569 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,340–$4,970, delivery in 2–5 days, 191 carriers on the Des Moines side and 82 in Clarksville.
Clarksville sits about 569 miles southeast of Des Moines, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa 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 $3,340 to $4,970 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 10 h 31 min.
On the Des Moines side there are 191 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (116 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Clarksville (55 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 Clarksville.
Des Moines has a population of about 212,086 and Clarksville about 188,829. Des Moines is considerably denser (2,428 people per square mile versus 1,677), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,000 | $2,440 | $2,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,340 | $4,070 | $4,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,340 | $6,520 | $7,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,350 | $8,960 | $10,930 |
$880–$1,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,530–$2,250
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,340–$4,970
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
Legal name: Standard Forwarding LLC
Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC
Legal name: Nationwide Truck Brokers INC
Legal name: Arona Corporation
Legal name: Jh Transport INC
Legal name: James N Johnson
Legal name: 4th Quarter Moving Solutions LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $1,990 for a studio, $2,000 to $2,980 for a one-bedroom, $3,340 to $4,970 for a two-bedroom, $5,340 to $7,950 for a three-bedroom and $7,350 to $10,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 569 road miles (482 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 31 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 Iowa 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 $880 to $1,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,250. 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 Des Moines–Clarksville corridor.