Hilo, HI → Twin Falls, ID · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Twin Falls

About 3,346 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,090–$15,020, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 84 in Twin Falls.

3,346 miroad distance
58 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,090–$15,0202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Twin Falls, Idaho
Road distance: ≈ 3,346 miles (2,836 straight-line)
Drive time: 58 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 84 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Twin Falls → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Twin Falls is a cross-country move of roughly 3,346 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Idaho.

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 $10,090 to $15,020 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 58 hours (7 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 84 around Twin Falls (59 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 Twin Falls.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Twin Falls about 55,000. Twin Falls is the denser city (2,644 people per square mile versus 824 in Hilo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Idaho 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 Twin Falls

Full-service estimate for 3,346 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,040	$4,920	$6,010
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,060	$7,390	$9,010
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,090	$12,310	$15,020
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,150	$19,690	$24,030
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,210	$27,080	$33,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,640–$6,550

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

Portable container

$4,010–$5,890

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

Full-service mover

$10,090–$15,020

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 Twin Falls (destination)

Giltner Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 846075
MC: 374966
Based in: Jerome, ID 83338 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 201 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (208) 324-4255 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arco Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arco Freight LLC

USDOT: 3113190
MC: 83793
Based in: Jerome, ID 83338 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (208) 324-4706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avb Home Restoration LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3795976
MC: 1364430
Based in: Twin Falls, ID 83301 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (208) 358-4460 Route Verify on FMCSA

Estrada Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2409263
MC: 980472
Based in: Jerome, ID 83338 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (208) 539-1128 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dr Jemal Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3466593
MC: 1160686
Based in: Twin Falls, ID 83301 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (208) 971-3572 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ridley'S Family Markets INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 874578
MC: 498481
Based in: Twin Falls, ID 83301 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (208) 324-4633 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emf Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2182901
MC: 757937
Based in: Filer, ID 83328 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (208) 326-3407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Sky Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1296392
MC: 503492
Based in: Twin Falls, ID 83301 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (208) 329-1331 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 84 movers in Twin Falls

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Twin Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,040 to $6,010 for a studio, $6,060 to $9,010 for a one-bedroom, $10,090 to $15,020 for a two-bedroom, $16,150 to $24,030 for a three-bedroom and $22,210 to $33,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Twin Falls from Hilo?

About 3,346 road miles (2,836 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 58 hours (7 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 Idaho 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 Twin Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,640 to $6,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,010 to $5,890. 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–Twin Falls corridor.