Carbondale, IL → Mobile, AL · Long-distance move

Movers from Carbondale to Mobile

About 580 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,490–$5,190, delivery in 2–5 days, 34 carriers on the Carbondale side and 168 in Mobile.

580 miroad distance
10 h 42 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,490–$5,1902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Carbondale, Illinois
To: Mobile, Alabama
Road distance: ≈ 580 miles (492 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 42 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 34 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination: 168 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Mobile → Carbondale

The route from Carbondale, IL to Mobile, AL covers roughly 580 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $3,490 to $5,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 42 min.

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 168 around Mobile (103 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 Mobile.

Carbondale has a population of about 22,000 and Mobile about 200,824. The two cities have comparable density (1,435 and 1,341 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Carbondale to Mobile

Full-service estimate for 580 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,400	$1,700	$2,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,090	$2,550	$3,120
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,490	$4,260	$5,190
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,590	$6,810	$8,310
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,680	$9,370	$11,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$900–$1,260

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

Portable container

$1,540–$2,260

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

Full-service mover

$3,490–$5,190

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

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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 Mobile (destination)

Wright Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 793730
MC: 353905
Based in: Mobile, AL 36605 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 235 trucks, 208 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (251) 432-6390 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taliyah Fast And Quick Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4286672
MC: 1667253
Based in: Mobile, AL 36617 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (251) 259-1426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miami Warehouse Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: S And M Transportation INC

USDOT: 514855
MC: 261707
Based in: Saraland, AL 36571 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (251) 679-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bay Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 273702
MC: 186516
Based in: Mobile, AL 36610 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (251) 438-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sws Investments & Holdings LLC

USDOT: 2908185
MC: 979238
Based in: Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vassel Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3420027
MC: 1105291
Based in: Whistler, AL 36612 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (251) 422-7957 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3284177
MC: 1038846
Based in: Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (251) 520-9476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Hot Shot Express L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 979782
MC: 409556
Based in: Theodore, AL 36582 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (251) 666-7088 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Mobile

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Mobile if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,090 to $3,120 for a one-bedroom, $3,490 to $5,190 for a two-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,310 for a three-bedroom and $7,680 to $11,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Mobile from Carbondale?

About 580 road miles (492 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Alabama 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 Mobile?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $900 to $1,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,260. 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–Mobile corridor.