Interstate move · Iowa → Tennessee

Movers from Iowa to Tennessee

About 617 miles between Des Moines and Nashville. Two-bedroom estimate $3,450–$5,140, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

617 miDes Moines → Nashville
11 h 20 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
544 / 1,939carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Iowa city and a Tennessee city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from Iowa to Tennessee means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Des Moines and Nashville—the road distance is about 617 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

Iowa has about 3.2 million residents and Tennessee about 6.9 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar. Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, while Iowa does.

We list 544 household-goods carriers across the Iowa cities on this platform and 1,939 across Tennessee. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Iowa to Tennessee

Reference estimate for 617 miles (Des Moines → Nashville)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
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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Popular city routes

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Iowa to Tennessee?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,070 to $3,080, a two-bedroom $3,450 to $5,140 and a three-bedroom $5,520 to $8,220. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Iowa to Tennessee take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 11 h 20 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

What license does a mover need for a Iowa to Tennessee move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Tennessee do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.