Kennewick, WA → Meridian, ID · Regional long-distance move
About 265 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,720–$4,050, delivery in 1–3 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 176 in Meridian.
Meridian sits about 265 miles southeast of Kennewick, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to Idaho that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,720 to $4,050 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 5 h 16 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 176 around Meridian (130 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 Meridian.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Meridian about 142,988. The two cities have comparable density (2,944 and 3,351 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 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,720 | $3,320 | $4,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,360 | $5,320 | $6,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,990 | $7,310 | $8,920 |
$420–$600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,260–$1,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,720–$4,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kennewick, WA → Meridian, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,970 for a studio, $1,630 to $2,430 for a one-bedroom, $2,720 to $4,050 for a two-bedroom, $4,360 to $6,490 for a three-bedroom and $5,990 to $8,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 265 road miles (224 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 16 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 $420 to $600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,850. 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–Meridian corridor.