Murfreesboro, TN → Prescott, AZ · Cross-country move
About 1,731 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,130–$9,130, delivery in 5–10 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 32 in Prescott.
Prescott sits about 1,731 miles west of Murfreesboro, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee to Arizona that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,130 to $9,130 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).
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 32 around Prescott (13 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 Prescott.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Prescott about 47,000. Murfreesboro is considerably denser (2,429 people per square mile versus 931), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Arizona 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 | $2,450 | $2,990 | $3,650 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,680 | $4,490 | $5,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,130 | $7,480 | $9,130 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,810 | $11,970 | $14,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,500 | $16,460 | $20,080 |
$2,380–$3,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,560–$3,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,130–$9,130
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Murfreesboro, TN → Prescott, AZ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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: Run And See Moving Assistants LLC
Legal name: Central Trucking Services LLC
Legal name: McWhites Transfer INC
Legal name: Bianconi Properties LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,450 to $3,650 for a studio, $3,680 to $5,480 for a one-bedroom, $6,130 to $9,130 for a two-bedroom, $9,810 to $14,600 for a three-bedroom and $13,500 to $20,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,731 road miles (1,467 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arizona 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 $2,380 to $3,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,560 to $3,770. 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–Prescott corridor.