Memphis, TN → Wichita, KS · Long-distance move
About 528 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,240–$4,830, delivery in 2–5 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 118 in Wichita.
The route from Memphis, TN to Wichita, KS covers roughly 528 miles by road, a northwest-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 $3,240 to $4,830 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 9 h 48 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 118 around Wichita (74 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 Wichita.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Wichita about 400,987. The two cities have comparable density (2,132 and 2,454 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Kansas 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 | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,370 | $2,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,240 | $3,960 | $4,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,190 | $6,330 | $7,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,140 | $8,710 | $10,620 |
$840–$1,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,490–$2,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,240–$4,830
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.
Legal name: Jit - Ex LLC
Legal name: Prestige Services LLC
Legal name: Air Capitol Delivery & Warehouse LLC
Legal name: Moving Oz LLC
Legal name: American Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,300 to $1,930 for a studio, $1,950 to $2,900 for a one-bedroom, $3,240 to $4,830 for a two-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,720 for a three-bedroom and $7,140 to $10,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 528 road miles (447 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 48 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee into Kansas 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 $840 to $1,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,190. 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–Wichita corridor.