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Nashville, TN → Flagstaff, AZ · Cross-country move

Movers from Nashville to Flagstaff

About 1,642 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,000–$8,920, delivery in 5–10 days, 478 carriers on the Nashville side and 18 in Flagstaff.

  • 1,642 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,000–$8,9202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,642 miles (1,392 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
478 (295 interstate)
Movers at destination
18 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Flagstaff → Nashville

Moving from Nashville to Flagstaff is a cross-country move of roughly 1,642 road miles, heading west from Tennessee to Arizona.

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 $6,000 to $8,920 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 29 hours (4 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 18 around Flagstaff (8 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 Flagstaff.

Nashville has a population of about 721,074 and Flagstaff about 78,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,449 and 1,164 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Nashville to Flagstaff

Full-service estimate for 1,642 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,400 $2,920 $3,570
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,600 $4,390 $5,350
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,000 $7,310 $8,920
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,590 $11,700 $14,270
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,190 $16,090 $19,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,290–$3,230

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

Portable container

$2,490–$3,660

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

Full-service mover

$6,000–$8,920

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Nashville, TN → Flagstaff, AZ. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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.

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 Flagstaff (destination)

Flagstaff Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3315120
MC
1053779
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 853-6515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gatka Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3227741
MC
1011370
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (740) 201-7174 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunn Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2275705
MC
775256
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (561) 614-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haul N Water

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2641024
Based in
Bellemont, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (928) 699-4902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oak Creek Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT
4460439
MC
1758960
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (928) 351-0286 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Tech Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
586645
MC
342469
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (928) 527-3906 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jvs Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2633107
MC
916598
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (702) 439-6926 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jp Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3555307
MC
1192122
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (702) 561-4473 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Flagstaff

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,400 to $3,570 for a studio, $3,600 to $5,350 for a one-bedroom, $6,000 to $8,920 for a two-bedroom, $9,590 to $14,270 for a three-bedroom and $13,190 to $19,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Flagstaff from Nashville?

About 1,642 road miles (1,392 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,290 to $3,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,490 to $3,660. 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–Flagstaff corridor.