Murfreesboro, TN → Knoxville, TN · Regional long-distance move
About 164 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,060–$3,070, delivery in 1–2 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 229 in Knoxville.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to Knoxville, TN covers roughly 164 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,060 to $3,070 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 32 min.
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 229 around Knoxville (129 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 Knoxville.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Knoxville about 202,021. The two cities have comparable density (2,429 and 1,933 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,240 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,060 | $2,510 | $3,070 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,020 | $4,910 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,540 | $5,530 | $6,750 |
$320–$450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,170–$1,720
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,060–$3,070
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 $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,240 to $1,840 for a one-bedroom, $2,060 to $3,070 for a two-bedroom, $3,300 to $4,910 for a three-bedroom and $4,540 to $6,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 164 road miles (139 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 32 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 Knoxville 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 $320 to $450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,720. 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–Knoxville corridor.