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Moving from Texas to Tennessee

It's about 785 miles from Houston, TX to Nashville, TN, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Texas to Tennessee moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Texas to Tennessee: MC Movers, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. Allied Van Lines and United Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
785Driving miles, largest cities
2 to 5 daysTypical delivery
2 daysSolo drive (DIY)
18CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Houston, TX and Nashville, TN, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What a Texas to Tennessee move costs

These are the total prices of 10 completed moves from Texas to Tennessee in CMR's move data. "Typical" is the middle half of those moves (25th to 75th percentile). They mix all home sizes, so use them as a reality check, not a quote.

Home sizeTypical costMedianCompleted moves
All home sizes combined $2,142 to $3,628 $2,863 10

Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for Texas to Tennessee. Prices by home size and distance are in the CMR Cost Report. The only number you can hold a mover to is a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate after an inventory survey.

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Recommended movers from Texas to Tennessee

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

MC Movers

Protection-first carrier for households that want careful handling and dependable long-distance coordination.

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CMR Verified

Allied Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, with local agents in this state.

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CMR Verified

United Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in the St. Louis area, with local agents in this state.

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Questions about moving from Texas to Tennessee

Who is the recommended mover from Texas to Tennessee?
CMR recommends MC Movers for moves from Texas to Tennessee. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. Allied Van Lines and United Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Tennessee?
Based on 10 completed moves from Texas to Tennessee in CMR's move data, the typical total cost was $2,142 to $3,628, with a median of $2,863. That mixes all home sizes, so a small apartment usually costs less and a large home more. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate for your inventory.
How long does a move from Texas to Tennessee take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 2 to 5 days delivery window for the roughly 785 miles between Houston and Nashville. A solo driver would spend about 14 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Texas to Tennessee?
Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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