Grand Forks, ND → Murfreesboro, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Grand Forks to Murfreesboro

About 1,175 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,880–$7,260, delivery in 3–7 days, 40 carriers on the Grand Forks side and 282 in Murfreesboro.

1,175 miroad distance
20 h 58 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,880–$7,2602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Grand Forks, North Dakota
To: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 1,175 miles (996 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 58 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 40 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination: 282 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Murfreesboro → Grand Forks

Moving from Grand Forks to Murfreesboro is a long-distance move of roughly 1,175 road miles, heading southeast from North Dakota 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 $4,880 to $7,260 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 58 min.

On the Grand Forks side there are 40 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 282 around Murfreesboro (182 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 Murfreesboro.

Grand Forks has a population of about 59,000 and Murfreesboro about 171,178. The two cities have comparable density (2,037 and 2,429 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Grand Forks to Murfreesboro

Full-service estimate for 1,175 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,950	$2,380	$2,900
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,930	$3,570	$4,360
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,880	$5,950	$7,260
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,810	$9,520	$11,620
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,740	$13,090	$15,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,660–$2,340

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

Portable container

$2,070–$3,040

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

Full-service mover

$4,880–$7,260

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Grand Forks (origin)

Freightex Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2387910
MC: 816635
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (701) 757-1170 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawkes Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 460295
MC: 475583
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (701) 775-5156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spicer Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bruce Spicer Mark Spicer Brad Spicer Cliff Spicer

USDOT: 237868
MC: 157037
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (701) 772-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3312635
MC: 1052564
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58201 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 772-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Senske & Son

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Senske & Son Transfer Co

USDOT: 125571
MC: 158090
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 746-6472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lunseth Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3330680
MC: 1061342
Based in: Manvel, ND 58256 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 741-3340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whalen'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Whalens INC

USDOT: 35282
MC: 101940
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 775-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearl Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David L Schmidt

USDOT: 1796422
MC: 653647
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (218) 779-8423 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Grand Forks

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

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Murfreesboro if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Forks to Murfreesboro?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,930 to $4,360 for a one-bedroom, $4,880 to $7,260 for a two-bedroom, $7,810 to $11,620 for a three-bedroom and $10,740 to $15,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Murfreesboro from Grand Forks?

About 1,175 road miles (996 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 58 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 North Dakota 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 Grand Forks to Murfreesboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,040. 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 Grand Forks–Murfreesboro corridor.