Evansville, IN → Dover, DE · Long-distance move

Movers from Evansville to Dover

About 771 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,990–$5,940, delivery in 2–5 days, 120 carriers on the Evansville side and 143 in Dover.

771 miroad distance
14 hdriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,990–$5,9402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Evansville, Indiana
To: Dover, Delaware
Road distance: ≈ 771 miles (653 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 120 (81 interstate)
Movers at destination: 143 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Dover → Evansville

The route from Evansville, IN to Dover, DE covers roughly 771 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,990 to $5,940 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 14 h.

On the Evansville side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (81 of them authorized for interstate work), and 143 around Dover (103 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 Dover.

Evansville has a population of about 116,176 and Dover about 40,000. Evansville is considerably denser (2,475 people per square mile versus 1,654), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Delaware is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Evansville to Dover

Full-service estimate for 771 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,600	$1,950	$2,380
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,400	$2,920	$3,570
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,990	$4,870	$5,940
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,390	$7,790	$9,510
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,790	$10,720	$13,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,090–$1,540

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

Portable container

$1,710–$2,510

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

Full-service mover

$3,990–$5,940

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 Evansville (origin)

Atlas Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 125550
MC: 130921
Based in: Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,731 trucks, 2,351 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 638-9797 Route Verify on FMCSA

Walt'S Drive-A-Way Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 70728
MC: 126717
Based in: Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 116 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (812) 602-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Berry Freightlines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Letica Resources INC

USDOT: 146102
MC: 163079
Based in: Evansville, IN 47710 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (248) 608-2181 Route Verify on FMCSA

Meisler Trailer Rentals LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1417829
MC: 536521
Based in: Evansville, IN 47715 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (812) 425-5741 Route Verify on FMCSA

O'Bryan Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 273707
MC: 252370
Based in: Newburgh, IN 47630 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (812) 853-8904 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Macer Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2641533
MC: 920652
Based in: Evansville, IN 47713 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (812) 425-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Evansville Movers LLC

USDOT: 3675581
MC: 1276291
Based in: Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (616) 426-9689 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kinder Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 213081
MC: 160782
Based in: Evansville, IN 47720 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (812) 422-1998 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in Evansville

Near Dover (destination)

Em Way INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1934741
MC: 690698
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (302) 450-3272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri-Coast Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1510668
MC: 566208
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (713) 451-8884 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jkb Corp

USDOT: 2546977
MC: 886752
Based in: Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (302) 734-5017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Collett & Son Welding INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 872818
MC: 903323
Based in: Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (302) 376-1830 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mom Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3876998
MC: 1421184
Based in: Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (302) 264-0450 Route Verify on FMCSA

Benjamin Mast

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4262251
MC: 1653912
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (302) 632-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3100720
MC: 77314
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (609) 816-6185 Route Verify on FMCSA

R Gill USA Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3621695
MC: 1237363
Based in: Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (610) 477-5003 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 143 movers in Dover

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Dover if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Evansville to Dover?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,380 for a studio, $2,400 to $3,570 for a one-bedroom, $3,990 to $5,940 for a two-bedroom, $6,390 to $9,510 for a three-bedroom and $8,790 to $13,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dover from Evansville?

About 771 road miles (653 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h.

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 Indiana into Delaware 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 Evansville to Dover?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,090 to $1,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,510. 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 Evansville–Dover corridor.