Huntsville, AL → Lansing, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Huntsville to Lansing

About 667 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,550–$5,280, delivery in 2–5 days, 204 carriers on the Huntsville side and 152 in Lansing.

667 miroad distance
12 h 12 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,550–$5,2802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Huntsville, Alabama
To: Lansing, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 667 miles (565 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 12 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 204 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination: 152 (54 interstate)

Reverse: Lansing → Huntsville

Lansing sits about 667 miles north of Huntsville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Michigan that most movers classify as a 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 $3,550 to $5,280 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 12 h 12 min.

On the Huntsville side there are 204 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 152 around Lansing (54 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 Lansing.

Huntsville has a population of about 233,627 and Lansing about 113,884. Lansing is the denser city (2,881 people per square mile versus 986 in Huntsville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Huntsville to Lansing

Full-service estimate for 667 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,420	$1,730	$2,110
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,130	$2,600	$3,170
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,550	$4,330	$5,280
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,680	$6,930	$8,450
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,810	$9,520	$11,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$990–$1,390

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,380

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

Full-service mover

$3,550–$5,280

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Huntsville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kemper Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 930909
MC: 401062
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35802 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (256) 885-2515 Route Verify on FMCSA

This Side Up Moving INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1874024
MC: 717350
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35806 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (256) 653-7612 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steve Cagle Trucking Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 274079
MC: 190361
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (256) 881-0098 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lambert Relocation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2459680
MC: 849703
Based in: Madison, AL 35756 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (256) 428-7470 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gbpb LLC

USDOT: 3381623
MC: 1375777
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (256) 755-4836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wright Transportation And Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1193208
MC: 475921
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35824 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (256) 541-9353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jts Auto Recovery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Lapp

USDOT: 1549350
MC: 977534
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35816 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (256) 539-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolt Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bolt Movers LLC

USDOT: 2959051
MC: 75856
Based in: Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (334) 521-2092 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 204 movers in Huntsville

Near Lansing (destination)

Primetime Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4220939
MC: 1631477
Based in: Okemos, MI 48864 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (517) 512-1123 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pat Reilly Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mann Trucking Services INC

USDOT: 1399146
MC: 680382
Based in: Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (517) 485-9240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Janmac Expedited Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1196471
MC: 477269
Based in: Lansing, MI 48917 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (678) 758-8142 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alpha Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2117524
MC: 738163
Based in: Williamston, MI 48895 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (888) 649-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Greater Lansing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Eberly Transportation LLC

USDOT: 652129
Based in: Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunrise K Ic Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2535712
MC: 881706
Based in: Lansing, MI 48906 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (517) 708-8189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingsley Moving Systems LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1890987
MC: 682343
Based in: Lansing, MI 48912 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (517) 372-7200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Springs Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4292165
MC: 1670295
Based in: Lansing, MI 48910 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (813) 562-9810 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 152 movers in Lansing

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Lansing if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Huntsville to Lansing?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,110 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,170 for a one-bedroom, $3,550 to $5,280 for a two-bedroom, $5,680 to $8,450 for a three-bedroom and $7,810 to $11,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lansing from Huntsville?

About 667 road miles (565 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 12 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 Alabama into Michigan 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 Huntsville to Lansing?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $990 to $1,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,380. 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 Huntsville–Lansing corridor.