Nashville, TN → Fairbanks, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Nashville to Fairbanks

About 3,707 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,050–$14,950, delivery in 7–14 days, 478 carriers on the Nashville side and 29 in Fairbanks.

3,707 miroad distance
64 hours (8 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,050–$14,9502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Nashville, Tennessee
To: Fairbanks, Alaska
Road distance: ≈ 3,707 miles (3,142 straight-line)
Drive time: 64 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 478 (295 interstate)
Movers at destination: 29 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Fairbanks → Nashville

Fairbanks sits about 3,707 miles northwest of Nashville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee to Alaska 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 $10,050 to $14,950 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 64 hours (8 driving days).

On the Nashville side there are 478 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (295 of them authorized for interstate work), and 29 around Fairbanks (4 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 Fairbanks.

Nashville has a population of about 721,074 and Fairbanks about 32,000. Nashville is considerably denser (1,449 people per square mile versus 1,024), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Nashville to Fairbanks

Full-service estimate for 3,707 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,020	$4,900	$5,980
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,030	$7,350	$8,970
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,050	$12,250	$14,950
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,080	$19,610	$23,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,110	$26,960	$32,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,160–$7,280

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$4,330–$6,370

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$10,050–$14,950

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Nashville (origin)

Click And Hire Workforce

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4181567
MC: 1610059
Based in: Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,006 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (615) 403-5727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Minded Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3747575
MC: 1329062
Based in: Antioch, TN 37013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (615) 482-2886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Max Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2302632
MC: 786115
Based in: Nashville, TN 37220 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 69 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 656-0070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tcx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Temperature Controlled Express INC

USDOT: 716474
MC: 329638
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (615) 331-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roundpath Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4410773
MC: 1781133
Based in: Brentwood, TN 37027 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (615) 762-7022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Faxstar INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3100712
MC: 837656
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (615) 549-8030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uzpro Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2308372
MC: 823165
Based in: Nashville, TN 37211 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (615) 916-0405 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jla Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2974237
MC: 10556
Based in: Nashville, TN 37228 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (484) 810-0000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 478 movers in Nashville

Near Fairbanks (destination)

Metcalf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2349839
MC: 1059335
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (435) 272-7743 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Label Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3988849
MC: 1709128
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (907) 388-4436 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mountain Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1069052
MC: 446046
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (907) 590-4922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elsberry Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1594611
MC: 961613
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 488-0588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moonlighting Construction INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1633146
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 457-6638 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirty Deeds Auto

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dirty Deeds INC

USDOT: 1650238
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 488-1477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Axle Towing LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4067541
Based in: North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (907) 488-5656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Classic Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2312319
Based in: Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (907) 479-6248 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 29 movers in Fairbanks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Nashville to Fairbanks?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,020 to $5,980 for a studio, $6,030 to $8,970 for a one-bedroom, $10,050 to $14,950 for a two-bedroom, $16,080 to $23,920 for a three-bedroom and $22,110 to $32,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fairbanks from Nashville?

About 3,707 road miles (3,142 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 64 hours (8 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Tennessee into Alaska 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Nashville to Fairbanks?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,160 to $7,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,330 to $6,370. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Nashville–Fairbanks corridor.