Memphis, TN → Boise, ID · Cross-country move
About 1,785 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,160–$9,160, delivery in 5–10 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 168 in Boise.
The route from Memphis, TN to Boise, ID covers roughly 1,785 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,160 to $9,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).
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 168 around Boise (127 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 Boise.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Boise about 238,429. Boise is the denser city (2,806 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 Idaho 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 | $2,460 | $3,000 | $3,660 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,690 | $4,500 | $5,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,160 | $7,510 | $9,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,850 | $12,010 | $14,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,540 | $16,510 | $20,150 |
$2,430–$3,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,610–$3,840
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,160–$9,160
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,460 to $3,660 for a studio, $3,690 to $5,490 for a one-bedroom, $6,160 to $9,160 for a two-bedroom, $9,850 to $14,650 for a three-bedroom and $13,540 to $20,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,785 road miles (1,513 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Idaho 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 $2,430 to $3,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,610 to $3,840. 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–Boise corridor.