Hilo, HI → Dothan, AL · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Dothan

About 5,135 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,760–$18,990, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 112 in Dothan.

5,135 miroad distance
89 hours (10 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$12,760–$18,9902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Dothan, Alabama
Road distance: ≈ 5,135 miles (4,351 straight-line)
Drive time: 89 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 112 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Dothan → Hilo

Dothan sits about 5,135 miles northeast of Hilo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii to Alabama that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $12,760 to $18,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 89 hours (10 driving days).

On the Hilo side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 112 around Dothan (77 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 Dothan.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Dothan about 72,000. The two cities have comparable density (824 and 791 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Hilo to Dothan

Full-service estimate for 5,135 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,100	$6,220	$7,590
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,660	$9,340	$11,390
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$12,760	$15,560	$18,990
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$20,420	$24,900	$30,380
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$28,070	$34,240	$41,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$7,080–$9,990

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

Portable container

$5,600–$8,240

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

Full-service mover

$12,760–$18,990

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Hilo (origin)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1205380
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (808) 966-7693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H Kono INC

USDOT: 30309
MC: 512899
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190838
MC: 760358
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (808) 933-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62964
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-2845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62971
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-1597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 762035
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 966-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 129889
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 933-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1953191
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 935-0011 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Hilo

Near Dothan (destination)

Coleman American Moving Services INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 148986
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 332 trucks, 349 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (334) 803-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Covan World-Wide Movingincorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 256677
MC: 115366
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 208 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (334) 983-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coleman Worldwide Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2897746
MC: 974169
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 191 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (334) 803-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Powell Transport Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 457381
MC: 246135
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road Runners Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1357693
MC: 507202
Based in: Dothan, AL 36301 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (334) 673-9670 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coleman American Companies INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1119395
MC: 458318
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (334) 803-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans Global Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1119412
MC: 458326
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (334) 983-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clockwork Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2785148
MC: 928069
Based in: Dothan, AL 36305 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (917) 379-3091 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 112 movers in Dothan

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Dothan?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,100 to $7,590 for a studio, $7,660 to $11,390 for a one-bedroom, $12,760 to $18,990 for a two-bedroom, $20,420 to $30,380 for a three-bedroom and $28,070 to $41,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dothan from Hilo?

About 5,135 road miles (4,351 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 89 hours (10 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Hawaii into Alabama 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 Hilo to Dothan?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $7,080 to $9,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,600 to $8,240. 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 Hilo–Dothan corridor.