Kill Devil Hills, NC

Indianapolis, IN → Kill Devil Hills, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Indianapolis to Kill Devil Hills

About 740 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,800–$5,650, delivery in 2–5 days, 806 carriers on the Indianapolis side and 4 in Kill Devil Hills.

  • 740 miroad distance
  • 13 h 28 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,800–$5,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 740 miles (627 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 28 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
806 (576 interstate)
Movers at destination
4 (3 interstate)

Reverse: Kill Devil Hills → Indianapolis

The route from Indianapolis, IN to Kill Devil Hills, NC covers roughly 740 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,800 to $5,650 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 13 h 28 min.

On the Indianapolis side there are 806 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (576 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4 around Kill Devil Hills (3 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 Kill Devil Hills.

Indianapolis has a population of about 901,116 and Kill Devil Hills about 4,000. Indianapolis is considerably denser (2,455 people per square mile versus 642), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Indianapolis to Kill Devil Hills

Full-service estimate for 740 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,520 $1,850 $2,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,390
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,800 $4,630 $5,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,080 $7,410 $9,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,360 $10,190 $12,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,060–$1,500

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

Portable container

$1,680–$2,470

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

Full-service mover

$3,800–$5,650

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Indianapolis (origin)

Gme

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2837726
MC
949779
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46221 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
375 trucks, 395 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
70719
MC
87113
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46250 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
767 trucks, 937 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Ktl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2352168
MC
805371
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Lsc Transportation Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1575730
MC
1452299
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46268 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
111 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Joyce Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
247771
MC
169755
Based in
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Fastmover Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3701508
MC
1295347
Based in
Fishers, IN 46038 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Manila Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2516438
MC
873157
Based in
Carmel, IN 46032 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Daum Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
638153
MC
303799
Based in
Plainfield, IN 46168 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

All 806 movers in Indianapolis

Near Kill Devil Hills (destination)

Hardy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4073065
MC
1547821
Based in
Harbinger, NC 27941 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Beach Movers INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2813882
Based in
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Seafood Express Line INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
683834
MC
313301
Based in
Columbia, NC 27925 (31 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Parker Network Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4038509
MC
1527618
Based in
Corolla, NC 27927 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
USDOT registered
2023

All 4 movers in Kill Devil Hills

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Indianapolis to Kill Devil Hills?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,260 for a studio, $2,280 to $3,390 for a one-bedroom, $3,800 to $5,650 for a two-bedroom, $6,080 to $9,040 for a three-bedroom and $8,360 to $12,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kill Devil Hills from Indianapolis?

About 740 road miles (627 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 28 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 Indiana into North Carolina 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 Indianapolis to Kill Devil Hills?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,060 to $1,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,470. 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 Indianapolis–Kill Devil Hills corridor.