Hilo, HI → Wenatchee, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Wenatchee

About 3,222 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,510–$15,640, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 33 in Wenatchee.

3,222 miroad distance
56 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,510–$15,6402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Wenatchee, Washington
Road distance: ≈ 3,222 miles (2,731 straight-line)
Drive time: 56 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 33 (14 interstate)

Reverse: Wenatchee → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Wenatchee is a cross-country move of roughly 3,222 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Washington.

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 $10,510 to $15,640 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 56 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 33 around Wenatchee (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 Wenatchee.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Wenatchee about 36,000. Wenatchee is the denser city (3,341 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 Washington than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Hilo to Wenatchee

Full-service estimate for 3,222 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,200	$5,130	$6,260
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,310	$7,690	$9,380
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,510	$12,820	$15,640
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,820	$20,510	$25,020
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$23,130	$28,200	$34,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,510–$6,370

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

Portable container

$3,900–$5,730

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

Full-service mover

$10,510–$15,640

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 Wenatchee (destination)

Pom-Arleau Transfer And Storage Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 27489
MC: 94068
Based in: East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (509) 886-7667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cornelius Construction

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Daniel Cornelius

USDOT: 1692033
Based in: Wenatchee, WA 98801 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (509) 670-7506 Route Verify on FMCSA

Loyalty Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2523674
MC: 906418
Based in: East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (509) 881-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Mat Systems LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1487629
MC: 560703
Based in: Cashmere Road, WA 98815 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (509) 699-9669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Washington Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3845201
MC: 1399730
Based in: Cashmere, WA 98815 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (509) 885-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great American Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Clayton N Moore

USDOT: 780789
MC: 1720081
Based in: East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (509) 433-1667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zion Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Paul Kostenko

USDOT: 2268035
MC: 774393
Based in: East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (509) 393-3696 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transfer Co

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Eagle Transfer Co INC

USDOT: 312922
MC: 119038
Based in: Wenatchee, WA 98801 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (509) 662-2114 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Wenatchee

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,200 to $6,260 for a studio, $6,310 to $9,380 for a one-bedroom, $10,510 to $15,640 for a two-bedroom, $16,820 to $25,020 for a three-bedroom and $23,130 to $34,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wenatchee from Hilo?

About 3,222 road miles (2,731 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 56 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 Washington 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 Wenatchee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,510 to $6,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,900 to $5,730. 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–Wenatchee corridor.