Kennewick, WA → Idaho Falls, ID · Regional long-distance move
About 468 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,510–$5,230, delivery in 1–3 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 81 in Idaho Falls.
Moving from Kennewick to Idaho Falls is a regional long-distance move of roughly 468 road miles, heading southeast from Washington to Idaho.
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 $3,510 to $5,230 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 46 min.
On the Kennewick side there are 137 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Idaho Falls (67 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 Idaho Falls.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Idaho Falls about 68,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,944 and 2,440 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Idaho than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Idaho does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,110 | $2,570 | $3,140 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,510 | $4,280 | $5,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,620 | $6,850 | $8,360 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,730 | $9,420 | $11,500 |
$780–$1,100
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,440–$2,110
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,510–$5,230
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kennewick, WA → Idaho Falls, ID. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Tri-City United INC
Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC
Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Legal name: Jay Transport INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,090 for a studio, $2,110 to $3,140 for a one-bedroom, $3,510 to $5,230 for a two-bedroom, $5,620 to $8,360 for a three-bedroom and $7,730 to $11,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 468 road miles (396 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 46 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from Washington into Idaho 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $780 to $1,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,110. 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.
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 Kennewick–Idaho Falls corridor.