Dayton, OH → Kennewick, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,132 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,200–$10,720, delivery in 5–10 days, 349 carriers on the Dayton side and 137 in Kennewick.
Moving from Dayton to Kennewick is a cross-country move of roughly 2,132 road miles, heading northwest from Ohio to Washington.
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 $7,200 to $10,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 37 hours (5 driving days).
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 137 around Kennewick (91 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 Kennewick.
Dayton has a population of about 136,688 and Kennewick about 88,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,467 and 2,944 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Ohio, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington 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 | $2,880 | $3,510 | $4,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,320 | $5,270 | $6,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,200 | $8,780 | $10,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,530 | $14,060 | $17,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,850 | $19,330 | $23,580 |
$2,940–$4,150
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,920–$4,300
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,200–$10,720
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: Tri-City United INC
Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC
Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,880 to $4,290 for a studio, $4,320 to $6,430 for a one-bedroom, $7,200 to $10,720 for a two-bedroom, $11,530 to $17,150 for a three-bedroom and $15,850 to $23,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,132 road miles (1,807 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Washington 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 $2,940 to $4,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,920 to $4,300. 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–Kennewick corridor.