Valdosta, GA → Clarksville, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Valdosta to Clarksville

About 541 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,360–$5,000, delivery in 2–5 days, 130 carriers on the Valdosta side and 82 in Clarksville.

541 miroad distance
10 h 2 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,360–$5,0002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Valdosta, Georgia
To: Clarksville, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 541 miles (459 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 2 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 130 (77 interstate)
Movers at destination: 82 (55 interstate)

Reverse: Clarksville → Valdosta

Clarksville sits about 541 miles northwest of Valdosta, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Tennessee that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $3,360 to $5,000 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 10 h 2 min.

On the Valdosta side there are 130 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 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.

Valdosta has a population of about 56,000 and Clarksville about 188,829. The two cities have comparable density (1,539 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 Valdosta to Clarksville

Full-service estimate for 541 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,340	$1,640	$2,000
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,020	$2,460	$3,000
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,360	$4,100	$5,000
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,380	$6,560	$8,000
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,400	$9,020	$11,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$860–$1,210

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

Portable container

$1,500–$2,210

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

Full-service mover

$3,360–$5,000

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Valdosta (origin)

Outsource Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 997480
MC: 422306
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (229) 249-9026 Route Verify on FMCSA

T M Shipping INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 242366
MC: 172668
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (229) 671-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Sanders Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3332009
MC: 1356136
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (307) 533-7254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of Valdosta

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Swga Catastrophe Response Specialists LLC

USDOT: 3292158
MC: 1042696
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (229) 506-8247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ortlieb Moving And Storage Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ortlieb Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 29630
MC: 129388
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (229) 242-6468 Route Verify on FMCSA

Core Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3528247
MC: 1173649
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (229) 466-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Henry Freight Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2352886
MC: 805637
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (678) 764-6623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trailway Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2986479
MC: 94475
Based in: Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (678) 934-2432 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 130 movers in Valdosta

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

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Clarksville if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $2,000 for a studio, $2,020 to $3,000 for a one-bedroom, $3,360 to $5,000 for a two-bedroom, $5,380 to $8,000 for a three-bedroom and $7,400 to $11,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Clarksville from Valdosta?

About 541 road miles (459 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 2 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Georgia 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 Valdosta to Clarksville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $860 to $1,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,500 to $2,210. 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 Valdosta–Clarksville corridor.