Murfreesboro, TN → Memphis, TN · Regional long-distance move
About 243 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,330–$3,470, delivery in 1–2 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 534 in Memphis.
Memphis sits about 243 miles west of Murfreesboro, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $2,330 to $3,470 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 4 h 53 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 534 around Memphis (397 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 Memphis.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Memphis about 609,647. The two cities have comparable density (2,429 and 2,132 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 | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,330 | $2,840 | $3,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,730 | $4,550 | $5,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,130 | $6,260 | $7,630 |
$400–$560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,330–$3,470
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, $1,400 to $2,080 for a one-bedroom, $2,330 to $3,470 for a two-bedroom, $3,730 to $5,550 for a three-bedroom and $5,130 to $7,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 243 road miles (206 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 53 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 Memphis 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 $400 to $560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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–Memphis corridor.