Kennewick, WA → Tacoma, WA · Regional long-distance move
About 203 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,660–$3,950, delivery in 1–2 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 823 in Tacoma.
Tacoma sits about 203 miles northwest of Kennewick, so this is an in-state move 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 $2,660 to $3,950 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 12 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 823 around Tacoma (399 interstate). For an in-state 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 Tacoma.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Tacoma about 229,816. Tacoma is the denser city (4,413 people per square mile versus 2,944 in Kennewick), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,240 | $3,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,250 | $5,190 | $6,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,850 | $7,130 | $8,700 |
$360–$510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,200–$1,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,660–$3,950
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,100 for a studio, $1,590 to $2,370 for a one-bedroom, $2,660 to $3,950 for a two-bedroom, $4,250 to $6,330 for a three-bedroom and $5,850 to $8,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 203 road miles (172 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 12 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Kennewick and Tacoma are in Washington, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,770. 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–Tacoma corridor.