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Traverse City, MI

Knoxville, TN → Traverse City, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Knoxville to Traverse City

About 723 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,780–$5,620, delivery in 2–5 days, 229 carriers on the Knoxville side and 53 in Traverse City.

  • 723 miroad distance
  • 13 h 10 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,780–$5,6202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 723 miles (613 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 10 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
229 (129 interstate)
Movers at destination
53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Knoxville

The route from Knoxville, TN to Traverse City, MI covers roughly 723 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,780 to $5,620 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 10 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 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.

Knoxville has a population of about 202,021 and Traverse City about 16,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,933 and 1,894 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Michigan does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Knoxville to Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 723 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,510 $1,840 $2,250
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,270 $2,760 $3,370
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,780 $4,610 $5,620
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,050 $7,370 $8,990
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,310 $10,140 $12,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,470

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

Portable container

$1,670–$2,450

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

Full-service mover

$3,780–$5,620

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 Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nordic Movers INC

USDOT
1469296
MC
554951
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (231) 947-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381828
MC
134935
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (231) 946-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
886575
MC
1652579
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (231) 313-6085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2414628
MC
831188
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (231) 403-9030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Able Forwarders INC

USDOT
882204
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (231) 946-4593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4172233
MC
1604996
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (313) 398-8488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4312292
MC
1681000
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (425) 698-8595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4051865
MC
1535580
Based in
Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (231) 632-7020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Traverse City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Knoxville to Traverse City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,510 to $2,250 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,370 for a one-bedroom, $3,780 to $5,620 for a two-bedroom, $6,050 to $8,990 for a three-bedroom and $8,310 to $12,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Knoxville?

About 723 road miles (613 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 10 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Michigan 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 Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,450. 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–Traverse City corridor.