Lafayette, IN

Davie, FL → Lafayette, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Davie to Lafayette

About 1,250 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,140–$7,640, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,589 carriers on the Davie side and 55 in Lafayette.

  • 1,250 miroad distance
  • 22 h 15 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,140–$7,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,250 miles (1,059 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 15 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,589 (600 interstate)
Movers at destination
55 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Lafayette → Davie

The route from Davie, FL to Lafayette, IN covers roughly 1,250 miles by road, a north-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 $5,140 to $7,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 15 min.

On the Davie side there are 1,589 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (600 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Lafayette (44 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 Lafayette.

Davie has a population of about 110,851 and Lafayette about 72,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,028 and 2,409 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Indiana than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Indiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Davie to Lafayette

Full-service estimate for 1,250 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,060 $2,510 $3,060
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,080 $3,760 $4,590
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,140 $6,270 $7,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,220 $10,030 $12,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,300 $13,780 $16,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,730–$2,450

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

Portable container

$2,140–$3,140

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

Full-service mover

$5,140–$7,640

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Davie, FL → Lafayette, IN. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Davie (origin)

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
5711188
MC
95178387
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,107 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Imperial Brady

Licensed interstate
USDOT
825788
MC
9440
Based in
Hialeah, FL 33018 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
610 trucks, 551 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

North American Transport Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1284430
MC
494689
Based in
Opa Locka, FL 33054 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Firststop Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4296088
MC
1672392
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Expedited Trans

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2305744
MC
787190
Based in
Opa Locka, FL 33054 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Angels On The Road INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2270429
MC
775318
Based in
Miramar, FL 33025 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

American Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
614506
MC
294798
Based in
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Luis Deliveries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1355905
MC
571435
Based in
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All 1,589 movers in Davie

Near Lafayette (destination)

Prime Road Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2820314
MC
940394
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

A M T Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1178595
MC
471764
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Cain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
549556
MC
271281
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Ct In LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4047384
MC
1532905
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

M & B Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3877960
MC
1421840
Based in
Mulberry, IN 46058 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Boxed By Universal Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4429374
MC
1742605
Based in
West Lafayette, IN 47906 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Codise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2584517
MC
905509
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Keep It Moving 360 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3955068
MC
1473210
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 55 movers in Lafayette

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Davie to Lafayette?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,060 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,590 for a one-bedroom, $5,140 to $7,640 for a two-bedroom, $8,220 to $12,230 for a three-bedroom and $11,300 to $16,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lafayette from Davie?

About 1,250 road miles (1,059 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 15 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Florida 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 Davie to Lafayette?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,730 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,140. 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 Davie–Lafayette corridor.