Shawnee Express INC
- 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
Carbondale, IL → St. Augustine, FL · Long-distance move
About 833 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,360–$6,480, delivery in 2–5 days, 34 carriers on the Carbondale side and 71 in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine sits about 833 miles southeast of Carbondale, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Florida that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,360 to $6,480 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 15 h 4 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 71 around St. Augustine (35 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 St. Augustine.
Carbondale has a population of about 22,000 and St. Augustine about 16,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,435 and 1,505 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,740 | $2,120 | $2,590 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,610 | $3,190 | $3,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,360 | $5,310 | $6,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,970 | $8,500 | $10,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,580 | $11,690 | $14,260 |
$1,160–$1,630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,760–$2,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,360–$6,480
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Carbondale, IL → St. Augustine, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,740 to $2,590 for a studio, $2,610 to $3,890 for a one-bedroom, $4,360 to $6,480 for a two-bedroom, $6,970 to $10,370 for a three-bedroom and $9,580 to $14,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 833 road miles (706 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 4 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Illinois into Florida 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,160 to $1,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,590. 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.
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–St. Augustine corridor.