Knoxville, TN → Kearney, NE · Long-distance move

Movers from Knoxville to Kearney

About 1,040 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,490–$6,670, delivery in 3–7 days, 229 carriers on the Knoxville side and 33 in Kearney.

1,040 miroad distance
18 h 38 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,490–$6,6702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Knoxville, Tennessee
To: Kearney, Nebraska
Road distance: ≈ 1,040 miles (881 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 38 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 229 (129 interstate)
Movers at destination: 33 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Kearney → Knoxville

Moving from Knoxville to Kearney is a long-distance move of roughly 1,040 road miles, heading northwest from Tennessee to Nebraska.

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 $4,490 to $6,670 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 18 h 38 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 33 around Kearney (9 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 Kearney.

Knoxville has a population of about 202,021 and Kearney about 34,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,933 and 2,257 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Nebraska does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Knoxville to Kearney

Full-service estimate for 1,040 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,790	$2,190	$2,670
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,690	$3,280	$4,000
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,490	$5,470	$6,670
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,180	$8,750	$10,680
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,870	$12,040	$14,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,520–$2,140

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

Portable container

$1,950–$2,870

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

Full-service mover

$4,490–$6,670

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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 Kearney (destination)

H & S Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 569072
MC: 277884
Based in: Kearney, NE 68845 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 262 trucks, 197 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rolar INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 329917
MC: 213127
Based in: Gibbon, NE 68840 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (308) 468-6852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cash-Wa Distributing Co Of Kearney INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 274172
Based in: Kearney, NE 68845 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell'S Appliance & Electronics INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1640509
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (308) 234-6526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kearney Moving Service

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Goforth LLC

USDOT: 4041599
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (308) 237-2445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spracklen Russell Construction

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1427564
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (308) 236-6036 Route Verify on FMCSA

O Bar Cattle Co INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 761952
Based in: Gibbon, NE 68840 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (308) 468-5825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerry Carpenter

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2556304
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (308) 390-6611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Kearney

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,670 for a studio, $2,690 to $4,000 for a one-bedroom, $4,490 to $6,670 for a two-bedroom, $7,180 to $10,680 for a three-bedroom and $9,870 to $14,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kearney from Knoxville?

About 1,040 road miles (881 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 38 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 Tennessee into Nebraska 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 Kearney?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,520 to $2,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,950 to $2,870. 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–Kearney corridor.