Columbia, SC → Evansville, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Columbia to Evansville

About 543 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,300–$4,910, delivery in 2–5 days, 389 carriers on the Columbia side and 120 in Evansville.

543 miroad distance
10 h 4 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,300–$4,9102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Columbia, South Carolina
To: Evansville, Indiana
Road distance: ≈ 543 miles (460 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 4 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 389 (223 interstate)
Movers at destination: 120 (81 interstate)

Reverse: Evansville → Columbia

Moving from Columbia to Evansville is a long-distance move of roughly 543 road miles, heading northwest from South Carolina to Indiana.

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 $3,300 to $4,910 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 4 min.

On the Columbia side there are 389 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (223 of them authorized for interstate work), and 120 around Evansville (81 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 Evansville.

Columbia has a population of about 147,035 and Evansville about 116,176. Evansville is the denser city (2,475 people per square mile versus 999 in Columbia), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Columbia to Evansville

Full-service estimate for 543 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,320	$1,610	$1,960
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,980	$2,410	$2,940
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,300	$4,020	$4,910
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,280	$6,430	$7,850
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,250	$8,850	$10,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$860–$1,210

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

Portable container

$1,500–$2,210

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

Full-service mover

$3,300–$4,910

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 Columbia (origin)

Nilson Van & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 122025
MC: 109331
Based in: Columbia, SC 29203 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (803) 786-1090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Kb Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1713552
Based in: Columbia, SC 29209 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (803) 731-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

R L Solutions Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2074562
MC: 749775
Based in: Columbia, SC 29204 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (864) 485-3482 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Services Incorporated

USDOT: 1290786
MC: 663927
Based in: West Columbia, SC 29169 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (803) 739-2009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movemart Relocation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 787737
MC: 1217231
Based in: Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (803) 256-1078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bossman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3790147
MC: 1360126
Based in: Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (704) 200-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prohelp LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3304870
MC: 1048763
Based in: Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (803) 776-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson & Smith Global Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4464723
MC: 1761240
Based in: Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (803) 939-2014 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 389 movers in Columbia

Near Evansville (destination)

Atlas Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 125550
MC: 130921
Based in: Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,731 trucks, 2,351 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 638-9797 Route Verify on FMCSA

Walt'S Drive-A-Way Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 70728
MC: 126717
Based in: Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 116 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (812) 602-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Berry Freightlines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Letica Resources INC

USDOT: 146102
MC: 163079
Based in: Evansville, IN 47710 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (248) 608-2181 Route Verify on FMCSA

Meisler Trailer Rentals LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1417829
MC: 536521
Based in: Evansville, IN 47715 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (812) 425-5741 Route Verify on FMCSA

O'Bryan Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 273707
MC: 252370
Based in: Newburgh, IN 47630 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (812) 853-8904 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Macer Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2641533
MC: 920652
Based in: Evansville, IN 47713 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (812) 425-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Evansville Movers LLC

USDOT: 3675581
MC: 1276291
Based in: Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (616) 426-9689 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kinder Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 213081
MC: 160782
Based in: Evansville, IN 47720 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (812) 422-1998 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in Evansville

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 Evansville 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 Columbia to Evansville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,960 for a studio, $1,980 to $2,940 for a one-bedroom, $3,300 to $4,910 for a two-bedroom, $5,280 to $7,850 for a three-bedroom and $7,250 to $10,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Evansville from Columbia?

About 543 road miles (460 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 4 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 South Carolina into Indiana 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 Columbia to Evansville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $860 to $1,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,500 to $2,210. 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 Columbia–Evansville corridor.