Murfreesboro, TN → Chattanooga, TN · Short-haul move
About 101 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,850–$2,750, delivery in 1–2 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 241 in Chattanooga.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to Chattanooga, TN covers roughly 101 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 27 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,850 and $2,750, before packing or storage.
On the Murfreesboro side there are 282 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 of them authorized for interstate work), and 241 around Chattanooga (155 interstate). For an in-state 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 Chattanooga.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Chattanooga about 194,144. Murfreesboro is considerably denser (2,429 people per square mile versus 1,272), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,850 | $2,250 | $2,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $2,950 | $3,600 | $4,390 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,060 | $4,950 | $6,040 |
$250–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,850–$2,750
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: Firstfleet INC
Legal name: Messolar LLC
Legal name: US Xpress INC
Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,170 to $1,740 for a one-bedroom, $1,850 to $2,750 for a two-bedroom, $2,950 to $4,390 for a three-bedroom and $4,060 to $6,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 101 road miles (86 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 27 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Murfreesboro and Chattanooga are in Tennessee, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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 Murfreesboro–Chattanooga corridor.