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Fishers, IN

Abilene, TX → Fishers, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Abilene to Fishers

About 1,091 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,650–$6,930, delivery in 3–7 days, 44 carriers on the Abilene side and 345 in Fishers.

  • 1,091 miroad distance
  • 19 h 31 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,650–$6,9302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,091 miles (925 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 31 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
44 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination
345 (225 interstate)

Reverse: Fishers → Abilene

Moving from Abilene to Fishers is a long-distance move of roughly 1,091 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Indiana.

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 $4,650 to $6,930 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 31 min.

On the Abilene side there are 44 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 345 around Fishers (225 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 Fishers.

Abilene has a population of about 131,588 and Fishers about 104,812. Fishers is the denser city (2,780 people per square mile versus 1,173 in Abilene), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Indiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Abilene to Fishers

Full-service estimate for 1,091 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,860 $2,270 $2,770
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,790 $3,410 $4,160
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,650 $5,680 $6,930
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,450 $9,080 $11,080
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,240 $12,490 $15,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,570–$2,220

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

Portable container

$1,990–$2,930

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

Full-service mover

$4,650–$6,930

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 Abilene (origin)

Arim Forwarding INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
278906
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (325) 695-1684 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emmabuz LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4074734
MC
1548815
Based in
Abilene, TX 79606 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (325) 201-2910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Motion Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3813269
MC
1377020
Based in
Abilene, TX 79602 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (954) 444-5002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hhh&n LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3668944
MC
1271457
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (325) 201-5610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Faderah Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4409948
MC
1768741
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (713) 258-4292 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bwj Properties LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2837315
MC
1079840
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (325) 672-4909 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prime Pace Solutions LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4500911
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (325) 829-5377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Complete Moving And Storage Of Abilene INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2077019
Based in
Abilene, TX 79602 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (325) 692-0613 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 44 movers in Abilene

Near Fishers (destination)

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wheaton Van Lines INC

USDOT
70719
MC
87113
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46250 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
767 trucks, 937 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (317) 849-7900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ktl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ktl INC

USDOT
2352168
MC
805371
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (317) 565-1903 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joyce Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
247771
MC
169755
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (317) 788-9210 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fastmover Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3701508
MC
1295347
Based in
Fishers, IN 46038 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (609) 854-0397 Route Verify on FMCSA

Manila Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2516438
MC
873157
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (559) 558-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delta Carrier

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Delta Carriers INC

USDOT
2201595
MC
1117547
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46218 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (877) 374-0304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Planes Moving And Storage Of Indianapolis INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1415648
MC
551348
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (317) 895-1444 Route Verify on FMCSA

P W D Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2267316
MC
774100
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (317) 803-3792 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 345 movers in Fishers

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Abilene to Fishers?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,860 to $2,770 for a studio, $2,790 to $4,160 for a one-bedroom, $4,650 to $6,930 for a two-bedroom, $7,450 to $11,080 for a three-bedroom and $10,240 to $15,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fishers from Abilene?

About 1,091 road miles (925 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 31 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas into Indiana 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 Abilene to Fishers?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,570 to $2,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,930. 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 Abilene–Fishers corridor.