Kalamazoo, MI → Tampa, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Kalamazoo to Tampa

About 1,185 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,060–$7,520, delivery in 3–7 days, 128 carriers on the Kalamazoo side and 1,059 in Tampa.

1,185 miroad distance
21 h 8 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,060–$7,5202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kalamazoo, Michigan
To: Tampa, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,185 miles (1,004 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 8 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 128 (47 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,059 (368 interstate)

Reverse: Tampa → Kalamazoo

Moving from Kalamazoo to Tampa is a long-distance move of roughly 1,185 road miles, heading south from Michigan to Florida.

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 $5,060 to $7,520 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 8 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 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.

Kalamazoo has a population of about 73,000 and Tampa about 413,554. The two cities have comparable density (2,981 and 3,377 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Kalamazoo to Tampa

Full-service estimate for 1,185 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,020	$2,470	$3,010
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,030	$3,700	$4,510
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,060	$6,170	$7,520
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,090	$9,870	$12,040
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,120	$13,570	$16,550

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,670–$2,350

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

Portable container

$2,080–$3,060

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

Full-service mover

$5,060–$7,520

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

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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

Call (877) 848-0678 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Haulingkzoo

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jabco LLC

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

Call (269) 215-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (269) 649-1999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Terry'S Road Service INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Terry'S Tranportation INC

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

Call (269) 375-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truckkalamazoo

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Koho LLC

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

Call (269) 488-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (269) 344-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (269) 345-6111 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (269) 459-6654 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 128 movers in Kalamazoo

Near Tampa (destination)

Pods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 1397252
Based in: Clearwater, FL 33762 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (727) 509-6895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Countrywide Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Countrywide Trucking Corp

USDOT: 1073995
MC: 447175
Based in: Tampa, FL 33610 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 154 trucks, 300 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (813) 944-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ltl

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2519126
MC: 885234
Based in: Tampa, FL 33602 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 212 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (813) 444-5144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith-Cargo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 929285
MC: 400706
Based in: Riverview, FL 33578 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (954) 718-5766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mtc Freight LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2979890
MC: 15958
Based in: Clearwater, FL 33759 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (727) 202-9293 Route Verify on FMCSA

First Class Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 944759
MC: 405647
Based in: Tampa, FL 33619 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (813) 889-0308 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keynnect Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2845444
MC: 717403
Based in: Tampa, FL 33609 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (813) 900-9758 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xpoint Transportation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4336828
MC: 1693955
Based in: Tampa, FL 33612 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (813) 291-8758 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,059 movers in Tampa

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,510 for a one-bedroom, $5,060 to $7,520 for a two-bedroom, $8,090 to $12,040 for a three-bedroom and $11,120 to $16,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tampa from Kalamazoo?

About 1,185 road miles (1,004 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Florida 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 Tampa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,670 to $2,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. 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–Tampa corridor.