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Carbondale, IL → Kirkland, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Carbondale to Kirkland

About 2,117 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,520–$11,190, delivery in 5–10 days, 34 carriers on the Carbondale side and 377 in Kirkland.

  • 2,117 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,520–$11,1902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,117 miles (1,794 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
34 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination
377 (129 interstate)

Reverse: Kirkland → Carbondale

Moving from Carbondale to Kirkland is a cross-country move of roughly 2,117 road miles, heading northwest from Illinois to Washington.

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 $7,520 to $11,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 37 hours (5 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 377 around Kirkland (129 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 Kirkland.

Carbondale has a population of about 22,000 and Kirkland about 95,000. Kirkland is the denser city (5,177 people per square mile versus 1,435 in Carbondale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Illinois, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Carbondale to Kirkland

Full-service estimate for 2,117 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,010 $3,670 $4,480
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,510 $5,500 $6,710
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,520 $9,170 $11,190
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,030 $14,670 $17,900
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,550 $20,180 $24,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,930–$4,130

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

Portable container

$2,910–$4,280

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

Full-service mover

$7,520–$11,190

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 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 Kirkland (destination)

Paradigm Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405034
MC
1096843
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
103 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (509) 710-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (253) 642-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savanah Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Savanah Logistics LLC

USDOT
1303168
MC
505582
Based in
Seattle, WA 98108 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (206) 763-5887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hansen Bros Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hansen Bros Transfer & Storage Company INC

USDOT
8257
MC
59073
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98056 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (206) 365-4454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Exselon

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Butchie Boy Productions INC

USDOT
3194560
MC
140641
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98033 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (206) 769-3304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1939713
MC
691642
Based in
Woodinville, WA 98072 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (206) 679-3754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eco-Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gs Moving Services LLC

USDOT
3227005
MC
1304454
Based in
Seattle, WA 98119 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (206) 992-5523 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jordan River Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jordan River Moving LLC

USDOT
901418
MC
391125
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98034 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (206) 236-0808 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 377 movers in Kirkland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,010 to $4,480 for a studio, $4,510 to $6,710 for a one-bedroom, $7,520 to $11,190 for a two-bedroom, $12,030 to $17,900 for a three-bedroom and $16,550 to $24,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kirkland from Carbondale?

About 2,117 road miles (1,794 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Washington 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 Kirkland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,930 to $4,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,910 to $4,280. 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–Kirkland corridor.