Kennewick, WA

Elk Grove, CA → Kennewick, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from Elk Grove to Kennewick

About 648 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,500–$6,690, delivery in 2–5 days, 571 carriers on the Elk Grove side and 137 in Kennewick.

  • 648 miroad distance
  • 11 h 52 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,500–$6,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 648 miles (549 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 52 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
571 (310 interstate)
Movers at destination
137 (91 interstate)

Reverse: Kennewick → Elk Grove

Kennewick sits about 648 miles north of Elk Grove, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Washington that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,500 to $6,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 52 min.

On the Elk Grove side there are 571 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (310 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.

Elk Grove has a population of about 185,007 and Kennewick about 88,000. Elk Grove is considerably denser (4,193 people per square mile versus 2,944), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Washington than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Elk Grove to Kennewick

Full-service estimate for 648 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,800 $2,190 $2,680
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,700 $3,290 $4,020
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,500 $5,490 $6,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,200 $8,780 $10,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,900 $12,070 $14,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$970–$1,360

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

Portable container

$1,600–$2,350

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

Full-service mover

$4,500–$6,690

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Elk Grove (origin)

Skylink Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2147715
MC
799201
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95827 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Grocery Outlet

Licensed interstate
USDOT
700726
MC
1528623
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95826 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Rotex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1352052
MC
515740
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95827 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Kolesnikov Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2884674
MC
968513
Based in
Carmichael, CA 95608 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

On The Spot Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3468186
MC
1134665
Based in
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
33 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Colonial Van & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2973
MC
127007
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95828 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Greenline Express Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1454615
MC
549687
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95815 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

North American Carrier INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2340489
MC
799192
Based in
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 571 movers in Elk Grove

Near Kennewick (destination)

Larsen Transfer Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
26510
MC
581
Based in
Richland, WA 99352 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Munder Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1674729
MC
615668
Based in
West Richland, WA 99353 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

St George And Family Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1552075
MC
576540
Based in
West Richland, WA 99353 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Speedy Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2459380
MC
441393
Based in
Richland, WA 99352 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Unimak Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461893
MC
850698
Based in
Kennewick, WA 99337 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Spencer Carlson Unlimited INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8030256
Based in
Kennewick, WA 99336 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Triple As Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1214674
MC
482929
Based in
Kennewick, WA 99338 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Bolland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3697403
MC
1292337
Based in
Kennewick, WA 99338 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 137 movers in Kennewick

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Elk Grove to Kennewick?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,800 to $2,680 for a studio, $2,700 to $4,020 for a one-bedroom, $4,500 to $6,690 for a two-bedroom, $7,200 to $10,710 for a three-bedroom and $9,900 to $14,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kennewick from Elk Grove?

About 648 road miles (549 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 52 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Elk Grove to Kennewick?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $970 to $1,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,350. 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 Elk Grove–Kennewick corridor.