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Frankfort, KY → Washington, DC · Long-distance move

Movers from Frankfort to Washington

About 504 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 50 carriers on the Frankfort side and 1,904 in Washington.

  • 504 miroad distance
  • 9 h 23 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,630–$5,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 504 miles (427 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 23 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
50 (22 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,904 (1,206 interstate)

Reverse: Washington → Frankfort

Moving from Frankfort to Washington is a long-distance move of roughly 504 road miles, heading east from Kentucky to District of Columbia.

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 $3,630 to $5,400 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 9 h 23 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 1,904 around Washington (1,206 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 Washington.

Frankfort has a population of about 29,000 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 1,936 in Frankfort), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. District of Columbia is a higher-cost state than Kentucky, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Frankfort to Washington

Full-service estimate for 504 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,450 $1,770 $2,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,180 $2,660 $3,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,630 $4,430 $5,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,810 $7,080 $8,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,990 $9,740 $11,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$820–$1,150

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

Portable container

$1,470–$2,160

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

Full-service mover

$3,630–$5,400

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 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 Washington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
388638
MC
208997
Based in
Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT
2845842
MC
954130
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT
4231672
MC
1637268
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3268506
MC
1031430
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20785 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,904 movers in Washington

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a two-bedroom, $5,810 to $8,640 for a three-bedroom and $7,990 to $11,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Washington from Frankfort?

About 504 road miles (427 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 23 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 Kentucky into District of Columbia 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 Washington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $820 to $1,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,160. 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–Washington corridor.