Carbondale, IL → Anchorage, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Carbondale to Anchorage

About 3,564 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,260–$15,270, delivery in 7–14 days, 34 carriers on the Carbondale side and 123 in Anchorage.

3,564 miroad distance
62 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,260–$15,2702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Carbondale, Illinois
To: Anchorage, Alaska
Road distance: ≈ 3,564 miles (3,021 straight-line)
Drive time: 62 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 34 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination: 123 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Anchorage → Carbondale

Moving from Carbondale to Anchorage is a cross-country move of roughly 3,564 road miles, heading northwest from Illinois to Alaska.

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 $10,260 to $15,270 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 62 hours (7 driving days).

On the Carbondale side there are 34 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (24 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Anchorage (34 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 Anchorage.

Carbondale has a population of about 22,000 and Anchorage about 287,155. Carbondale is considerably denser (1,435 people per square mile versus 171), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Illinois, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Carbondale to Anchorage

Full-service estimate for 3,564 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,100	$5,010	$6,110
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,160	$7,510	$9,160
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,260	$12,510	$15,270
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,420	$20,020	$24,430
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,570	$27,530	$33,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,860–$6,860

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

Portable container

$4,200–$6,180

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

Full-service mover

$10,260–$15,270

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Carbondale (origin)

Shawnee Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 214203
MC: 160321
Based in: Herrin, IL 62948 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (618) 988-1621 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bost Truck Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 124296
MC: 36854
Based in: Murphsboro, IL 62966 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (618) 684-3166 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & D Trucking Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 78400
MC: 227559
Based in: Carbondale, IL 62901 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (618) 351-1616 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burford Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Burford Trucking LLC

USDOT: 709405
MC: 327994
Based in: Zeigler, IL 62999 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (618) 579-8587 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal Moving Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2273061
MC: 776313
Based in: Herrin, IL 62948 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (618) 942-2994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ma Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mohammad Ali Agha

USDOT: 831830
MC: 365197
Based in: Murphysboro, IL 62966 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (618) 565-1306 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Four Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4345279
MC: 1698307
Based in: Herrin, IL 62948 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (618) 253-9275 Route Verify on FMCSA

Howling Mad Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3330971
MC: 1061482
Based in: Zeigler, IL 62999 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (618) 751-5577 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 34 movers in Carbondale

Near Anchorage (destination)

Matson

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC

USDOT: 19594
MC: 96612
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 130 trucks, 190 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (907) 263-5045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northern Sales Company INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1658469
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 929-3323 Route Verify on FMCSA

World-Wide Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 248628
MC: 175685
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (907) 349-2581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaa Moving Ak INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 466500
MC: 251830
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (907) 276-7330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooley Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1647697
MC: 1766634
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 600-3528 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Freight & Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 313239
MC: 232126
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 42 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (907) 272-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Golden North Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 163057
MC: 140586
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99518 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (907) 349-3511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air Land Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 125030
MC: 119402
Based in: Anchorage, AK 99515 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (907) 248-0362 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 123 movers in Anchorage

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Carbondale to Anchorage?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,100 to $6,110 for a studio, $6,160 to $9,160 for a one-bedroom, $10,260 to $15,270 for a two-bedroom, $16,420 to $24,430 for a three-bedroom and $22,570 to $33,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Anchorage from Carbondale?

About 3,564 road miles (3,021 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 62 hours (7 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 Illinois into Alaska 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 Carbondale to Anchorage?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,860 to $6,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,200 to $6,180. 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 Carbondale–Anchorage corridor.