Detroit, MI → Redmond, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,264 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,490–$11,150, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,435 carriers on the Detroit side and 359 in Redmond.
The route from Detroit, MI to Redmond, WA covers roughly 2,264 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,490 to $11,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 39 hours (5 driving days).
On the Detroit side there are 1,435 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (656 of them authorized for interstate work), and 359 around Redmond (118 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 Redmond.
Detroit has a population of about 649,095 and Redmond about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,608 and 4,422 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Michigan, 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 | $3,000 | $3,660 | $4,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,500 | $5,480 | $6,690 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,490 | $9,140 | $11,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,990 | $14,620 | $17,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,480 | $20,100 | $24,530 |
$3,230–$4,550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,040–$4,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,490–$11,150
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: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company
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Legal name: Savanah Logistics LLC
Legal name: Hansen Bros Transfer & Storage Company INC
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Legal name: Gs Moving Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,000 to $4,460 for a studio, $4,500 to $6,690 for a one-bedroom, $7,490 to $11,150 for a two-bedroom, $11,990 to $17,840 for a three-bedroom and $16,480 to $24,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,264 road miles (1,919 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Michigan 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 $3,230 to $4,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,040 to $4,470. 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 Detroit–Redmond corridor.