Evansville, IN → Newport, RI · Long-distance move

Movers from Evansville to Newport

About 1,054 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,800–$7,150, delivery in 3–7 days, 120 carriers on the Evansville side and 30 in Newport.

1,054 miroad distance
18 h 52 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,800–$7,1502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Evansville, Indiana
To: Newport, Rhode Island
Road distance: ≈ 1,054 miles (893 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 52 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 120 (81 interstate)
Movers at destination: 30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Evansville

Newport sits about 1,054 miles east of Evansville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Indiana to Rhode Island 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 $4,800 to $7,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 52 min.

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 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.

Evansville has a population of about 116,176 and Newport about 25,000. Newport is the denser city (3,287 people per square mile versus 2,475 in Evansville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Rhode Island 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 Newport

Full-service estimate for 1,054 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,920	$2,340	$2,860
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,880	$3,520	$4,290
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,800	$5,860	$7,150
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,690	$9,370	$11,440
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,570	$12,890	$15,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,530–$2,160

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

Portable container

$1,960–$2,880

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

Full-service mover

$4,800–$7,150

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

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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 Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 50625
MC: 120639
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT: 769983
MC: 345529
Based in: Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT: 4389952
MC: 1722009
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT: 3693175
MC: 1729361
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3982254
MC: 1491310
Based in: Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1792318
MC: 846702
Based in: Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT: 369398
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT: 1167091
MC: 470414
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,920 to $2,860 for a studio, $2,880 to $4,290 for a one-bedroom, $4,800 to $7,150 for a two-bedroom, $7,690 to $11,440 for a three-bedroom and $10,570 to $15,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Evansville?

About 1,054 road miles (893 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 52 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Rhode Island 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 Newport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,530 to $2,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,880. 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–Newport corridor.