Kennewick, WA → Napa, CA · Long-distance move
About 671 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,570–$6,800, delivery in 2–5 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 56 in Napa.
The route from Kennewick, WA to Napa, CA covers roughly 671 miles by road, a south-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 $4,570 to $6,800 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 12 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 56 around Napa (17 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 Napa.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Napa about 79,000. Napa is the denser city (4,391 people per square mile versus 2,944 in Kennewick), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California 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 | $1,830 | $2,230 | $2,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,740 | $3,340 | $4,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,570 | $5,570 | $6,800 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,310 | $8,910 | $10,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,050 | $12,260 | $14,950 |
$990–$1,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,620–$2,380
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,570–$6,800
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kennewick, WA → Napa, CA. 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: Dunamis Enterprises LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,830 to $2,720 for a studio, $2,740 to $4,080 for a one-bedroom, $4,570 to $6,800 for a two-bedroom, $7,310 to $10,870 for a three-bedroom and $10,050 to $14,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 671 road miles (569 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 16 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Washington into California 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 $990 to $1,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,380. 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–Napa corridor.