Tennessee

Des Moines, IA → Tennessee

Movers from Des Moines to Tennessee

7 Tennessee cities from 569 to 829 road miles. Two-bedroom estimate to Nashville: $3,450–$5,140.

  • 7Tennessee cities
  • 569 minearest: Clarksville
  • 617 milargest: Nashville
  • 191movers in Des Moines
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Destinations in Tennessee

  1. Clarksville 569 mi · 82 movers
  2. Memphis 576 mi · 534 movers
  3. Nashville 617 mi · 478 movers
  4. Murfreesboro 653 mi · 282 movers
  5. Chattanooga 753 mi · 241 movers
  6. Knoxville 765 mi · 229 movers
  7. Johnson City 829 mi · 93 movers

Leaving Des Moines for Tennessee? The most searched destination cities in Tennessee are listed below with route-specific distances and cost ranges. From Des Moines the closest Tennessee city on this platform is Clarksville at about 569 road miles, while the largest, Nashville, is about 617 miles away.

These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Des Moines has 191 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (116 with interstate authority), and the Tennessee cities on this platform account for 1,939 more.

Typical cost (Des Moines ↔ Nashville, 617 miles)

Full-service reference estimate by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,380 $1,680 $2,050
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,070 $2,530 $3,080
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,450 $4,210 $5,140
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,520 $6,740 $8,220
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,600 $9,260 $11,300

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Des Moines to Tennessee?

To Nashville, the largest Tennessee city, a two-bedroom move typically costs $3,450 to $5,140 and takes 2 to 5 days to deliver. Shorter routes such as Clarksville (569 miles) cost less; open the route page for an exact estimate.

Which Tennessee city is closest to Des Moines?

Clarksville is the nearest Tennessee city on this platform at about 569 road miles.

Do I need an interstate mover?

Yes. Any move between Iowa and Tennessee crosses state lines and requires a carrier with active FMCSA interstate authority.