Murfreesboro, TN → Peoria, IL · Regional long-distance move
About 449 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,200–$4,760, delivery in 1–3 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 42 in Peoria.
Moving from Murfreesboro to Peoria is a regional long-distance move of roughly 449 road miles, heading northwest from Tennessee to Illinois.
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 $3,200 to $4,760 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 27 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 42 around Peoria (29 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 Peoria.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Peoria about 110,920. The two cities have comparable density (2,429 and 2,357 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Illinois 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 | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,860 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,200 | $3,900 | $4,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,120 | $6,240 | $7,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,040 | $8,580 | $10,470 |
$610–$860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,420–$2,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,200–$4,760
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 $1,280 to $1,900 for a studio, $1,920 to $2,860 for a one-bedroom, $3,200 to $4,760 for a two-bedroom, $5,120 to $7,610 for a three-bedroom and $7,040 to $10,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 449 road miles (380 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 27 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Illinois 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 $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,090. 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–Peoria corridor.