Fairfax, VA

Kalamazoo, MI → Fairfax, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Kalamazoo to Fairfax

About 584 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 128 carriers on the Kalamazoo side and 534 in Fairfax.

  • 584 miroad distance
  • 10 h 46 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,630–$5,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 584 miles (495 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 46 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
128 (47 interstate)
Movers at destination
534 (383 interstate)

Reverse: Fairfax → Kalamazoo

The route from Kalamazoo, MI to Fairfax, VA covers roughly 584 miles by road, a southeast-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 $3,630 to $5,400 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 10 h 46 min.

On the Kalamazoo side there are 128 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 of them authorized for interstate work), and 534 around Fairfax (383 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 Fairfax.

Kalamazoo has a population of about 73,000 and Fairfax about 25,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,981 and 3,869 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Michigan, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Kalamazoo to Fairfax

Full-service estimate for 584 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,450 $1,770 $2,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,180 $2,650 $3,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,630 $4,420 $5,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,800 $7,080 $8,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,980 $9,730 $11,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$900–$1,270

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

Portable container

$1,540–$2,270

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

Full-service mover

$3,630–$5,400

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

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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 Kalamazoo (origin)

McEnroe Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3173051
MC
120067
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

College Hunks Haulingkzoo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3014914
MC
64517
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Byholt INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1568646
MC
749182
Based in
Vicksburg, MI 49097 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Terry'S Road Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1181650
MC
470893
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Two Men And A Truckkalamazoo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003748
MC
418644
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Mulder'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
270885
MC
28187
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49004 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

National Storage Company

Interstate carrier
USDOT
709918
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

S And S Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2630230
MC
920053
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 128 movers in Kalamazoo

Near Fairfax (destination)

Cort Furniture Rentalcort Party Rentalcort Tradeshowevent

Licensed interstate
USDOT
312005
MC
669564
Based in
Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
353 trucks, 689 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1065394
MC
196957
Based in
Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
173 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

A&a Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
503883
MC
161483
Based in
Chantilly, VA 20152 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Mg Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2455961
MC
848140
Based in
Sterling, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Willow Spring Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
335447
MC
323447
Based in
Chantilly, VA 20151 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Collins Brothers Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1098237
MC
1569912
Based in
Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Cavalier Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
743794
MC
352714
Based in
Dulles, VA 20166 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

All 534 movers in Fairfax

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kalamazoo to Fairfax?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a two-bedroom, $5,800 to $8,630 for a three-bedroom and $7,980 to $11,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fairfax from Kalamazoo?

About 584 road miles (495 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 46 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 Michigan into Virginia 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 Kalamazoo to Fairfax?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $900 to $1,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,270. 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 Kalamazoo–Fairfax corridor.