Dayton, OH → Fishers, IN · Short-haul move
About 112 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,870–$2,790, delivery in 1–2 days, 349 carriers on the Dayton side and 345 in Fishers.
The route from Dayton, OH to Fishers, IN covers roughly 112 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 38 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,870 and $2,790, before packing or storage.
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 345 around Fishers (225 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 Fishers.
Dayton has a population of about 136,688 and Fishers about 104,812. The two cities have comparable density (2,467 and 2,780 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 | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,730 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,870 | $2,280 | $2,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,660 | $4,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,120 | $5,030 | $6,130 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,870–$2,790
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: Wheaton Van Lines INC
Legal name: Ktl INC
Legal name: Delta Carriers INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,730 for a studio, $1,160 to $1,730 for a one-bedroom, $1,870 to $2,790 for a two-bedroom, $3,000 to $4,460 for a three-bedroom and $4,120 to $6,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 112 road miles (95 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 38 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.
Yes. Crossing from Ohio 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,650. 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–Fishers corridor.