Dayton, OH → Akron, OH · Regional long-distance move
About 197 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,170–$3,240, delivery in 1–2 days, 349 carriers on the Dayton side and 349 in Akron.
The route from Dayton, OH to Akron, OH covers roughly 197 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,170 to $3,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 6 min.
On the Dayton side there are 349 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (240 of them authorized for interstate work), and 349 around Akron (215 interstate). For an in-state 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 Akron.
Dayton has a population of about 136,688 and Akron about 189,691. The two cities have comparable density (2,467 and 3,077 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,170 | $2,650 | $3,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,480 | $4,240 | $5,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,780 | $5,830 | $7,120 |
$350–$500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,200–$1,760
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,170–$3,240
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.
Legal name: Dayton Freight Lines INC
Legal name: Famous Trucking LLC
Legal name: Sylvite Western Region LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,300 to $1,940 for a one-bedroom, $2,170 to $3,240 for a two-bedroom, $3,480 to $5,180 for a three-bedroom and $4,780 to $7,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 197 road miles (167 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 6 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Dayton and Akron are in Ohio, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $350 to $500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,760. 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 Dayton–Akron corridor.