Clarksville, TN

Elgin, IL → Clarksville, TN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Elgin to Clarksville

About 450 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,200–$4,760, delivery in 1–3 days, 404 carriers on the Elgin side and 82 in Clarksville.

  • 450 miroad distance
  • 8 h 28 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,200–$4,7602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 450 miles (382 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 28 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
404 (329 interstate)
Movers at destination
82 (55 interstate)

Reverse: Clarksville → Elgin

Moving from Elgin to Clarksville is a regional long-distance move of roughly 450 road miles, heading south from Illinois to Tennessee.

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 $3,200 to $4,760 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 28 min.

On the Elgin side there are 404 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (329 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.

Elgin has a population of about 115,476 and Clarksville about 188,829. Elgin is considerably denser (3,021 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Tennessee than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Elgin to Clarksville

Full-service estimate for 450 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,280 $1,560 $1,910
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,920 $2,340 $2,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,200 $3,910 $4,760
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,120 $6,250 $7,620
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,040 $8,590 $10,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$610–$860

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

Portable container

$1,420–$2,090

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

Full-service mover

$3,200–$4,760

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 Elgin (origin)

Boy O Boy High Gloss

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4369508
MC
1711156
Based in
Elgin, IL 60120 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12,037 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Pava Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2209504
MC
766662
Based in
Bartlett, IL 60103 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
300 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1538326
MC
572473
Based in
Carol Stream, IL 60185 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Father & Son Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2003220
MC
707027
Based in
East Dundee, IL 60118 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
260 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Universe Carrier INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2124287
MC
740221
Based in
Huntley, IL 60142 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
210 trucks, 216 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

United Fleet Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3982601
MC
1491592
Based in
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
210 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Agi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2019189
MC
890687
Based in
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
167 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Ue Line INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2790763
MC
930850
Based in
Elgin, IL 60123 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
165 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 404 movers in Elgin

Near Clarksville (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,910 for a studio, $1,920 to $2,860 for a one-bedroom, $3,200 to $4,760 for a two-bedroom, $5,120 to $7,620 for a three-bedroom and $7,040 to $10,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Clarksville from Elgin?

About 450 road miles (382 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 28 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Illinois 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,090. 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 Elgin–Clarksville corridor.