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Dearborn, MI → Lafayette, IN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Dearborn to Lafayette

About 272 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,440–$3,640, delivery in 1–3 days, 827 carriers on the Dearborn side and 55 in Lafayette.

  • 272 miroad distance
  • 5 h 23 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,440–$3,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 272 miles (231 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 23 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
827 (380 interstate)
Movers at destination
55 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Lafayette → Dearborn

The route from Dearborn, MI to Lafayette, IN covers roughly 272 miles by road, a southwest-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 $2,440 to $3,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 23 min.

On the Dearborn side there are 827 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (380 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.

Dearborn has a population of about 105,611 and Lafayette about 72,000. Dearborn is considerably denser (4,544 people per square mile versus 2,409), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Dearborn to Lafayette

Full-service estimate for 272 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,170 $1,430 $1,750
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,470 $1,790 $2,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,440 $2,980 $3,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,910 $4,770 $5,820
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,380 $6,560 $8,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$430–$610

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

Portable container

$1,260–$1,860

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

Full-service mover

$2,440–$3,640

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Dearborn, MI → 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 Dearborn (origin)

USA Fulger Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2467803
MC
853124
Based in
Wayne, MI 48184 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (313) 651-7156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Line Foodservice Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Blue Line Foodservice Distribution INC

USDOT
309893
MC
213213
Based in
Farmington Hill, MI 48335 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
309 trucks, 394 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (313) 725-3750 Route Verify on FMCSA

Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company

USDOT
153343
MC
41608
Based in
Dearborn, MI 48124 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 215 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (313) 278-3064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alden Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
888722
MC
387036
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
193 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (313) 388-9700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lk Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lk Transport LLC

USDOT
3349817
MC
1070757
Based in
Garden City, MI 48135 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
131 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (313) 454-6063 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & S Express Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2950753
MC
999060
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
90 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (313) 406-5818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2455228
MC
848013
Based in
Westland, MI 48186 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (734) 725-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 827 movers in Dearborn

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
Call (773) 877-3610 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (765) 471-8216 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (765) 589-1737 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (415) 800-1419 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (765) 242-1427 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (765) 413-9311 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (765) 586-9540 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (765) 607-3698 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Lafayette

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,470 to $2,180 for a one-bedroom, $2,440 to $3,640 for a two-bedroom, $3,910 to $5,820 for a three-bedroom and $5,380 to $8,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lafayette from Dearborn?

About 272 road miles (231 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 23 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Michigan 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 Dearborn to Lafayette?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,860. 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 Dearborn–Lafayette corridor.