Fishers, IN → Lawrence, KS · Long-distance move
About 590 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,370–$5,020, delivery in 2–5 days, 345 carriers on the Fishers side and 17 in Lawrence.
The route from Fishers, IN to Lawrence, KS covers roughly 590 miles by road, a west-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 $3,370 to $5,020 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 10 h 52 min.
On the Fishers side there are 345 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (225 of them authorized for interstate work), and 17 around Lawrence (14 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 Lawrence.
Fishers has a population of about 104,812 and Lawrence about 95,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,780 and 2,772 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,350 | $1,640 | $2,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,020 | $2,470 | $3,010 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,370 | $4,110 | $5,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,390 | $6,580 | $8,030 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,420 | $9,050 | $11,040 |
$910–$1,280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,550–$2,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,370–$5,020
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: Wheaton Van Lines INC
Legal name: Ktl INC
Legal name: Delta Carriers INC
Legal name: Bcv Moving On LLC
Legal name: Door2door Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $2,020 to $3,010 for a one-bedroom, $3,370 to $5,020 for a two-bedroom, $5,390 to $8,030 for a three-bedroom and $7,420 to $11,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 590 road miles (500 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 52 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Indiana into Kansas 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 $910 to $1,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,550 to $2,270. 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 Fishers–Lawrence corridor.