Dothan, AL → Tuscaloosa, AL · Regional long-distance move
About 219 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,130–$3,170, delivery in 1–2 days, 112 carriers on the Dothan side and 80 in Tuscaloosa.
Moving from Dothan to Tuscaloosa is a regional long-distance move of roughly 219 road miles, heading northwest within Alabama.
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 $2,130 to $3,170 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 29 min.
On the Dothan side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around Tuscaloosa (39 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 Tuscaloosa.
Dothan has a population of about 72,000 and Tuscaloosa about 114,316. Tuscaloosa is the denser city (1,609 people per square mile versus 791 in Dothan), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,650 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,130 | $2,600 | $3,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,410 | $4,160 | $5,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,690 | $5,720 | $6,980 |
$370–$530
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,220–$1,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,130–$3,170
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,110 to $1,650 for a studio, $1,280 to $1,900 for a one-bedroom, $2,130 to $3,170 for a two-bedroom, $3,410 to $5,070 for a three-bedroom and $4,690 to $6,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 219 road miles (186 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 29 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 Dothan and Tuscaloosa are in Alabama, 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 $370 to $530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,790. 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 Dothan–Tuscaloosa corridor.