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Surprise, AZ → Clarksville, TN · Cross-country move

Movers from Surprise to Clarksville

About 1,686 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,060–$9,020, delivery in 5–10 days, 435 carriers on the Surprise side and 82 in Clarksville.

  • 1,686 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,060–$9,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,686 miles (1,429 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
435 (213 interstate)
Movers at destination
82 (55 interstate)

Reverse: Clarksville → Surprise

Clarksville sits about 1,686 miles east of Surprise, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Tennessee 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 $6,060 to $9,020 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 Surprise side there are 435 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (213 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Clarksville (55 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 Clarksville.

Surprise has a population of about 175,304 and Clarksville about 188,829. The two cities have comparable density (1,298 and 1,677 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Surprise to Clarksville

Full-service estimate for 1,686 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,430 $2,960 $3,610
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,640 $4,440 $5,410
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,060 $7,400 $9,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,700 $11,830 $14,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,340 $16,270 $19,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,330–$3,290

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

Portable container

$2,520–$3,710

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

Full-service mover

$6,060–$9,020

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 Surprise (origin)

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1580995
MC
687455
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arizona Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1440220
MC
544203
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (602) 800-8001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ctx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ctx LLC

USDOT
3510559
MC
1161846
Based in
Peoria, AZ 85382 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (602) 451-2737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farmers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3553372
MC
1190836
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 777-0226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kb1 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1772440
MC
647173
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (623) 694-3563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Profi Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1747913
MC
639931
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (623) 229-6106 Route Verify on FMCSA

Copperstate Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2132766
MC
795339
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85395 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (623) 205-9910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guazzo Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2798835
MC
938349
Based in
Wittmann, AZ 85361 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (623) 326-2828 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 435 movers in Surprise

Near Clarksville (destination)

Thompson Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
36779
MC
129283
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (931) 431-6659 Route Verify on FMCSA

Billionmiles Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4159106
MC
1598048
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (931) 272-5788 Route Verify on FMCSA

River City Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1607346
MC
594425
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37042 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (931) 645-4475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fry Faith Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1571241
MC
582043
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37043 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (270) 906-3278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jh Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jh Transport INC

USDOT
2281409
MC
837257
Based in
Adams, TN 37010 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (615) 545-7570 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: James N Johnson

USDOT
1298781
MC
556949
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37042 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (615) 566-0497 Route Verify on FMCSA

4th Quarter Moving Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4th Quarter Moving Solutions LLC

USDOT
3830482
MC
1389348
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (931) 218-1788 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mcr Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3935607
MC
1460032
Based in
Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (615) 354-7680 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 82 movers in Clarksville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Surprise to Clarksville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,430 to $3,610 for a studio, $3,640 to $5,410 for a one-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,020 for a two-bedroom, $9,700 to $14,440 for a three-bedroom and $13,340 to $19,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Clarksville from Surprise?

About 1,686 road miles (1,429 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 Arizona 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 Surprise to Clarksville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,330 to $3,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,520 to $3,710. 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 Surprise–Clarksville corridor.