Lowell, MA → Clarksville, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Lowell to Clarksville

About 1,119 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,290–$7,870, delivery in 3–7 days, 215 carriers on the Lowell side and 82 in Clarksville.

1,119 miroad distance
20 hdriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,290–$7,8702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lowell, Massachusetts
To: Clarksville, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 1,119 miles (949 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 215 (152 interstate)
Movers at destination: 82 (55 interstate)

Reverse: Clarksville → Lowell

The route from Lowell, MA to Clarksville, TN covers roughly 1,119 miles by road, a west-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 $5,290 to $7,870 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.

On the Lowell side there are 215 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (152 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Clarksville (55 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 Clarksville.

Lowell has a population of about 119,971 and Clarksville about 188,829. Lowell is considerably denser (8,497 people per square mile versus 1,677), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Tennessee than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Lowell to Clarksville

Full-service estimate for 1,119 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,110	$2,580	$3,150
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,170	$3,870	$4,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,290	$6,450	$7,870
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,460	$10,320	$12,590
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,630	$14,180	$17,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,600–$2,260

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,970

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

Full-service mover

$5,290–$7,870

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 Lowell (origin)

Xquisite Logistix LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3679531
MC: 1279402
Based in: Littleton, MA 01460 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 80 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (781) 777-3085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 233338
MC: 162524
Based in: Billerica, MA 01821 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (978) 667-9133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 23907
MC: 98938
Based in: Dracut, MA 01826 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (978) 275-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tejada Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3454459
MC: 1125607
Based in: Lawrence, MA 01843 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (347) 587-9053 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 9354
MC: 277023
Based in: Lexington, MA 02420 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tighe Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 55290
MC: 104967
Based in: Woburn, MA 01801 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (781) 939-0925 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT: 592850
MC: 1206423
Based in: Chelmsford, MA 01824 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rb Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2505448
MC: 869879
Based in: Methuen, MA 01844 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (508) 818-1314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 215 movers in Lowell

Near Clarksville (destination)

Thompson Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 36779
MC: 129283
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (931) 431-6659 Route Verify on FMCSA

Billionmiles Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4159106
MC: 1598048
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (931) 272-5788 Route Verify on FMCSA

River City Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1607346
MC: 594425
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37042 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (931) 645-4475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fry Faith Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1571241
MC: 582043
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37043 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (270) 906-3278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jh Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jh Transport INC

USDOT: 2281409
MC: 837257
Based in: Adams, TN 37010 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 545-7570 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: James N Johnson

USDOT: 1298781
MC: 556949
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37042 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (615) 566-0497 Route Verify on FMCSA

4th Quarter Moving Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4th Quarter Moving Solutions LLC

USDOT: 3830482
MC: 1389348
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (931) 218-1788 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mcr Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3935607
MC: 1460032
Based in: Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (615) 354-7680 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 82 movers in Clarksville

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
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 Clarksville if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lowell to Clarksville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,110 to $3,150 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,720 for a one-bedroom, $5,290 to $7,870 for a two-bedroom, $8,460 to $12,590 for a three-bedroom and $11,630 to $17,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Clarksville from Lowell?

About 1,119 road miles (949 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h.

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 Massachusetts 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 Lowell to Clarksville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,970. 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 Lowell–Clarksville corridor.