($615+) Knoxville, TN to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Knoxville, TN to Plano, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Plano, Texas, costs between $2,034 and $8,282. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 843-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $300 - $2,000, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Knoxville and Plano. For a rough baseline, movers based in Knoxville tend to start around $170 plus $113/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Knoxville to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,034 - $4,977
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,516 - $6,552
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,347 - $8,282

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Knoxville to Plano.

Specialty moving services from Knoxville, TN to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Knoxville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Plano, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Knoxville to Plano?

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Knoxville, TN to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,186 and $3,664. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Knoxville typically costs about $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Knoxville to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,186 - $2,187
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,436 - $2,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,067 - $3,664

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Plano, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $700 in Knoxville, TN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Knoxville to Plano?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Knoxville, TN to Plano, TX

A rental truck for this 843-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Plano, Texas, costs between $603 and $1,705. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $268 - $307
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Knoxville to Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $603 - $1,126
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $671 - $1,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $847 - $1,705

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Knoxville, Tennessee, usually costs about $700 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 843-mile drive falls between $268 and $307, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $50 and $300 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Knoxville to Plano?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Knoxville, TN to Plano, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Plano, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,219 and $2,313.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Knoxville to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,893
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,219 - $2,313
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,544 - $2,870

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $75 and $150.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Knoxville, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $700.

What are the best freight companies from Knoxville to Plano?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Hittman Transport Services, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): Hittman Transport Services, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Knoxville, TN vs Plano, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Plano, side by side with Knoxville on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.