Provo, UT → Johnson City, TN · Cross-country move

Movers from Provo to Johnson City

About 1,891 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,380–$9,500, delivery in 5–10 days, 113 carriers on the Provo side and 93 in Johnson City.

1,891 miroad distance
33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,380–$9,5002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Provo, Utah
To: Johnson City, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 1,891 miles (1,602 straight-line)
Drive time: 33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 113 (65 interstate)
Movers at destination: 93 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Johnson City → Provo

Moving from Provo to Johnson City is a cross-country move of roughly 1,891 road miles, heading east from Utah to Tennessee.

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 $6,380 to $9,500 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Provo side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (65 of them authorized for interstate work), and 93 around Johnson City (59 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 Johnson City.

Provo has a population of about 114,527 and Johnson City about 74,000. Provo is considerably denser (2,762 people per square mile versus 1,633), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Provo to Johnson City

Full-service estimate for 1,891 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,550	$3,110	$3,800
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,830	$4,670	$5,700
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,380	$7,780	$9,500
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,210	$12,450	$15,190
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,040	$17,130	$20,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,690–$3,800

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

Portable container

$2,710–$3,980

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

Full-service mover

$6,380–$9,500

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Provo (origin)

Arrived Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3464091
MC: 1132172
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 51 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (801) 440-0415 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riverwood Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Riverwood Management INC

USDOT: 1269113
MC: 585156
Based in: Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (801) 368-1388 Route Verify on FMCSA

Can Do Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2527992
MC: 878223
Based in: Mapleton, UT 84664 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (801) 427-1723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apt Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mvp Transpro LLC

USDOT: 2394952
MC: 823379
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (801) 830-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whiteglove Delivery And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Delivery Depot

USDOT: 4492690
MC: 1776206
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (801) 623-0979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xl Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Xl Companies Corporation

USDOT: 3232528
MC: 1079394
Based in: Orem, UT 84057 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (801) 358-3870 Route Verify on FMCSA

A1 Custom Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1271923
MC: 496798
Based in: Orem, UT 84097 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (801) 319-5016 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dos Gallos

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Alice Lane Home Collection LLC

USDOT: 2505025
MC: 1127514
Based in: Lindon, UT 84042 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 423-7757 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 113 movers in Provo

Near Johnson City (destination)

Cox Disposal INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 701359
MC: 66967
Based in: Bluff City, TN 37618 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 16 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (423) 538-4104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheepdog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC

USDOT: 3545701
MC: 136488
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (772) 323-8127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Tennessee Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2382126
MC: 818191
Based in: Blountville, TN 37617 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (423) 612-3377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wcp Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 763762
MC: 343871
Based in: Gray, TN 37615 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (423) 232-0045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri City Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1577982
MC: 598650
Based in: Kingsport, TN 37663 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (423) 279-1771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olivers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3981761
MC: 1491041
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (423) 543-0028 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1411363
MC: 534652
Based in: Piney Flats, TN 37686 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (423) 946-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bennett'S Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 2917922
MC: 1072695
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (423) 512-2850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Johnson City

Tips for this move

Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Johnson City accordingly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Provo to Johnson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,550 to $3,800 for a studio, $3,830 to $5,700 for a one-bedroom, $6,380 to $9,500 for a two-bedroom, $10,210 to $15,190 for a three-bedroom and $14,040 to $20,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Johnson City from Provo?

About 1,891 road miles (1,602 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Utah into Tennessee 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 Provo to Johnson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,690 to $3,800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,710 to $3,980. 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 Provo–Johnson City corridor.