Murfreesboro, TN → Toledo, OH · Long-distance move
About 507 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,230–$4,810, delivery in 2–5 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 172 in Toledo.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to Toledo, OH covers roughly 507 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,230 to $4,810 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 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 172 around Toledo (117 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 Toledo.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Toledo about 263,423. Toledo is the denser city (3,365 people per square mile versus 2,429 in Murfreesboro), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Ohio 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 | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,940 | $2,360 | $2,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,230 | $3,940 | $4,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,170 | $6,300 | $7,690 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,110 | $8,670 | $10,570 |
$820–$1,160
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,470–$2,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,230–$4,810
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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Legal name: Messolar LLC
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Legal name: Maumee Valley Movers INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,940 to $2,880 for a one-bedroom, $3,230 to $4,810 for a two-bedroom, $5,170 to $7,690 for a three-bedroom and $7,110 to $10,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 507 road miles (430 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 27 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Ohio 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 $820 to $1,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,170. 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–Toledo corridor.