Memphis, TN → Bloomington, IN · Regional long-distance move
About 399 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,850–$4,240, delivery in 1–3 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 56 in Bloomington.
Moving from Memphis to Bloomington is a regional long-distance move of roughly 399 road miles, heading northeast from Tennessee to Indiana.
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 $2,850 to $4,240 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 7 h 35 min.
On the Memphis side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Bloomington (32 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.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Bloomington about 80,000. Bloomington is the denser city (3,405 people per square mile versus 2,132 in Memphis), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Indiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,730 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,710 | $2,090 | $2,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,850 | $3,480 | $4,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,560 | $5,570 | $6,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,270 | $7,650 | $9,340 |
$560–$790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,380–$2,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,850–$4,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Memphis, TN → Bloomington, IN. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,730 for a studio, $1,710 to $2,550 for a one-bedroom, $2,850 to $4,240 for a two-bedroom, $4,560 to $6,790 for a three-bedroom and $6,270 to $9,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 399 road miles (338 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 35 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee into Indiana 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $560 to $790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,020. 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.
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 Memphis–Bloomington corridor.