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Fishers, IN

Frankfort, KY → Fishers, IN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Frankfort to Fishers

About 160 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,000–$2,980, delivery in 1–2 days, 50 carriers on the Frankfort side and 345 in Fishers.

  • 160 miroad distance
  • 3 h 28 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,000–$2,9802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 160 miles (136 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 28 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
50 (22 interstate)
Movers at destination
345 (225 interstate)

Reverse: Fishers → Frankfort

Fishers sits about 160 miles northwest of Frankfort, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kentucky to Indiana that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,000 to $2,980 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 3 h 28 min.

On the Frankfort side there are 50 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (22 of them authorized for interstate work), and 345 around Fishers (225 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 Fishers.

Frankfort has a population of about 29,000 and Fishers about 104,812. Fishers is the denser city (2,780 people per square mile versus 1,936 in Frankfort), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Frankfort to Fishers

Full-service estimate for 160 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,140 $1,400 $1,700
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,200 $1,470 $1,790
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,000 $2,440 $2,980
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,210 $3,910 $4,770
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,410 $5,380 $6,560

Rental truck (DIY)

$310–$440

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

Portable container

$1,160–$1,710

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

Full-service mover

$2,000–$2,980

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Frankfort, KY → Fishers, IN. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Frankfort (origin)

Interstate Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1892639
MC
731059
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (888) 366-3401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carmickle Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
724673
MC
331986
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (859) 873-9570 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & L Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3892955
MC
1431818
Based in
Stamping Grand, KY 40379 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (859) 536-3784 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transport 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3048608
MC
48647
Based in
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (605) 929-5073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primeway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2867908
MC
961069
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (859) 208-0717 Route Verify on FMCSA

R&ck Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3976848
MC
1487757
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (502) 320-6093 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tws Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4156387
MC
1596530
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (859) 242-6881 Route Verify on FMCSA

Syga Transport Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4337559
MC
1694350
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (786) 918-7215 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 50 movers in Frankfort

Near Fishers (destination)

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wheaton Van Lines INC

USDOT
70719
MC
87113
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46250 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
767 trucks, 937 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (317) 849-7900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ktl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ktl INC

USDOT
2352168
MC
805371
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (317) 565-1903 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joyce Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
247771
MC
169755
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (317) 788-9210 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fastmover Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3701508
MC
1295347
Based in
Fishers, IN 46038 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (609) 854-0397 Route Verify on FMCSA

Manila Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2516438
MC
873157
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (559) 558-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delta Carrier

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Delta Carriers INC

USDOT
2201595
MC
1117547
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46218 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (877) 374-0304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Planes Moving And Storage Of Indianapolis INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1415648
MC
551348
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (317) 895-1444 Route Verify on FMCSA

P W D Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2267316
MC
774100
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (317) 803-3792 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 345 movers in Fishers

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Other origins to Fishers

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Frankfort to Fishers?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,700 for a studio, $1,200 to $1,790 for a one-bedroom, $2,000 to $2,980 for a two-bedroom, $3,210 to $4,770 for a three-bedroom and $4,410 to $6,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fishers from Frankfort?

About 160 road miles (136 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 28 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kentucky into Indiana 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 Frankfort to Fishers?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $310 to $440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,710. 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 Frankfort–Fishers corridor.