Murfreesboro, TN → Huntsville, AL · Short-haul move
About 96 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,360–$2,020, delivery in 1–2 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 204 in Huntsville.
Huntsville sits about 96 miles south of Murfreesboro, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee to Alabama that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 21 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,360 and $2,020, 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 204 around Huntsville (104 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 Huntsville.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Huntsville about 233,627. Murfreesboro is considerably denser (2,429 people per square mile versus 986), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Alabama does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $780 | $950 | $1,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $880 | $1,070 | $1,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,360 | $1,660 | $2,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,020 | $2,470 | $3,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,930 | $3,570 | $4,350 |
$250–$350
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.
$1,360–$2,020
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: Kemper Moving Systems INC
Legal name: Gbpb LLC
Legal name: Michael Lapp
Legal name: Bolt Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $780 to $1,160 for a studio, $880 to $1,310 for a one-bedroom, $1,360 to $2,020 for a two-bedroom, $2,020 to $3,010 for a three-bedroom and $2,930 to $4,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 96 road miles (81 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 21 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee into Alabama 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 $250 to $350 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–Huntsville corridor.