MovingFromMoving navigation
Elk Grove, CA

Akron, OH → Elk Grove, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Akron to Elk Grove

About 2,487 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,160–$12,150, delivery in 7–14 days, 349 carriers on the Akron side and 571 in Elk Grove.

  • 2,487 miroad distance
  • 43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,160–$12,1502-bedroom estimate
Photo: SarahStierch · CC BY 4.0
Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,487 miles (2,107 straight-line)
Drive time
43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
349 (215 interstate)
Movers at destination
571 (310 interstate)

Reverse: Elk Grove → Akron

The route from Akron, OH to Elk Grove, CA covers roughly 2,487 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $8,160 to $12,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 43 hours (5 driving days).

On the Akron side there are 349 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (215 of them authorized for interstate work), and 571 around Elk Grove (310 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 Elk Grove.

Akron has a population of about 189,691 and Elk Grove about 185,007. Elk Grove is the denser city (4,193 people per square mile versus 3,077 in Akron), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Ohio, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Akron to Elk Grove

Full-service estimate for 2,487 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,270 $3,980 $4,860
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,900 $5,970 $7,290
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,160 $9,950 $12,150
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,060 $15,930 $19,430
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,960 $21,900 $26,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,460–$4,880

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

Portable container

$3,240–$4,760

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

Full-service mover

$8,160–$12,150

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Akron, OH → Elk Grove, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Akron (origin)

Famous Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Famous Trucking LLC

USDOT
2279731
MC
780233
Based in
Akron, OH 44313 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
268 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (330) 762-9621 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2326130
MC
794107
Based in
Richfield, OH 44286 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (330) 659-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Windy Hill Hardwoods INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
979833
Based in
Canal Fulton, OH 44614 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (330) 837-9710 Route Verify on FMCSA

Andrews Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
124171
MC
44737
Based in
Streetsboro, OH 44241 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (330) 656-8700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tcm Unlimited LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3679515
MC
1279163
Based in
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (321) 663-1123 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miller'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
331377
MC
463484
Based in
Akron, OH 44319 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (330) 773-7777 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sylvite Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sylvite Western Region LLC

USDOT
2829165
MC
944992
Based in
Akron, OH 44306 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (330) 786-9519 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kozova Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3506109
MC
1158953
Based in
Hudson, OH 44236 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (216) 644-5495 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 349 movers in Akron

Near Elk Grove (destination)

Skylink Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2147715
MC
799201
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95827 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (916) 668-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grocery Outlet

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Grocery Outlet INC

USDOT
700726
MC
1528623
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95826 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (510) 338-4218 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rotex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1352052
MC
515740
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95827 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (916) 363-3115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kolesnikov Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2884674
MC
968513
Based in
Carmichael, CA 95608 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (916) 882-3917 Route Verify on FMCSA

On The Spot Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3468186
MC
1134665
Based in
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
33 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (916) 995-9808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Colonial Van & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2973
MC
127007
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95828 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (916) 381-1372 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenline Express Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1454615
MC
549687
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95815 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (916) 744-2811 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Carrier INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2340489
MC
799192
Based in
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (916) 800-1009 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 571 movers in Elk Grove

Related routes

Other destinations from Akron

Other origins to Elk Grove

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Akron to Elk Grove?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,270 to $4,860 for a studio, $4,900 to $7,290 for a one-bedroom, $8,160 to $12,150 for a two-bedroom, $13,060 to $19,430 for a three-bedroom and $17,960 to $26,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Elk Grove from Akron?

About 2,487 road miles (2,107 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Ohio into California 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 Akron to Elk Grove?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,460 to $4,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,240 to $4,760. 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 Akron–Elk Grove corridor.