Knoxville, TN → Bloomington, IL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Knoxville to Bloomington

About 488 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,340–$4,970, delivery in 1–3 days, 229 carriers on the Knoxville side and 31 in Bloomington.

488 miroad distance
9 h 7 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,340–$4,9702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Knoxville, Tennessee
To: Bloomington, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 488 miles (414 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 7 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 229 (129 interstate)
Movers at destination: 31 (20 interstate)

Reverse: Bloomington → Knoxville

Moving from Knoxville to Bloomington is a regional long-distance move of roughly 488 road miles, heading northwest from Tennessee to Illinois.

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 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 7 min.

On the Knoxville side there are 229 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (129 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Bloomington (20 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 Bloomington.

Knoxville has a population of about 202,021 and Bloomington about 79,000. Bloomington is the denser city (2,902 people per square mile versus 1,933 in Knoxville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Illinois does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Knoxville to Bloomington

Full-service estimate for 488 miles, by home size
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

Rental truck (DIY)

$800–$1,130

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

Portable container

$1,460–$2,140

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

Full-service 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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Knoxville (origin)

Tld Logistics Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1820774
MC: 658802
Based in: Knoxville, TN 37932 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 495 trucks, 415 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (865) 539-1285 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primeturbo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3612859
MC: 1231221
Based in: Knoxville, TN 37931 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (646) 270-5441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jim'S Garage & Wrecker Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jims Garage & Wrecker Service LLC

USDOT: 491039
MC: 443902
Based in: Knoxville, TN 37919 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (865) 588-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gouffon Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 553340
MC: 273542
Based in: Knoxville, TN 37921 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (865) 584-8545 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rowe Transfer INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1079919
MC: 448775
Based in: Knoxville, TN 37914 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (865) 523-0421 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fox Moving And Storage Of East Tennessee LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2500143
MC: 866796
Based in: Knoxville, TN 37921 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (865) 437-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emerald Home Furnishings

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hackney Home Furnishings INC

USDOT: 329373
MC: 476934
Based in: Louisville, TN 37777 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (865) 982-5040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brabston INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1736945
MC: 636216
Based in: Knoxville, TN 37924 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (865) 500-7002 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 229 movers in Knoxville

Near Bloomington (destination)

Nu-Way

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nu-Way Transportation Services INC

USDOT: 568636
MC: 277852
Based in: Bloomington, IL 61705 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 316 trucks, 308 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (309) 820-9797 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nussbaum Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 71317
MC: 120436
Based in: Hudson, IL 61748 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 621 trucks, 563 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 322-7305 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tank Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3734464
MC: 1319530
Based in: Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (309) 684-0834 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trina'S Arms Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3939567
MC: 1462680
Based in: Normal, IL 61761 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (224) 562-9842 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ahrens Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4114418
MC: 1572249
Based in: Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (309) 532-5004 Route Verify on FMCSA

My Buddys Movin Co

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4307515
MC: 1693776
Based in: Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (309) 530-1377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freelance Mover

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freelance Mover LLC

USDOT: 4435303
MC: 1745747
Based in: Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (972) 799-3027 Route Verify on FMCSA

Qualific Affiliates LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4167687
MC: 1602436
Based in: Bloomington, IL 61704 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (630) 605-1393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Bloomington

Tips for this move

Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.
Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.
Weigh the cost of full-value protection against the released-value default of 60 cents per pound.
Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Knoxville–Bloomington corridor.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Knoxville to Bloomington?

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.

How far is Bloomington from Knoxville?

About 488 road miles (414 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 7 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 Tennessee into Illinois 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 Knoxville to Bloomington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,460 to $2,140. 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 Knoxville–Bloomington corridor.