Provo, UT

Kent, WA → Provo, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Kent to Provo

About 850 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,610–$6,860, delivery in 2–5 days, 646 carriers on the Kent side and 113 in Provo.

  • 850 miroad distance
  • 15 h 21 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,610–$6,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 850 miles (721 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 21 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
646 (317 interstate)
Movers at destination
113 (65 interstate)

Reverse: Provo → Kent

Moving from Kent to Provo is a long-distance move of roughly 850 road miles, heading southeast from Washington to Utah.

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 $4,610 to $6,860 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 15 h 21 min.

On the Kent side there are 646 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (317 of them authorized for interstate work), and 113 around Provo (65 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 Provo.

Kent has a population of about 134,871 and Provo about 114,527. Kent is considerably denser (4,041 people per square mile versus 2,762), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Utah than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Utah does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Kent to Provo

Full-service estimate for 850 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,840 $2,250 $2,740
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,770 $3,370 $4,120
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,610 $5,620 $6,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,380 $9,000 $10,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,150 $12,370 $15,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,170–$1,660

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,620

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

Full-service mover

$4,610–$6,860

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Kent, WA → Provo, UT. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Kent (origin)

Cheema Freightlines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1486505
MC
559877
Based in
Pacific, WA 98047 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
458 trucks, 450 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Costco Wholesale

Licensed interstate
USDOT
589006
MC
1778380
Based in
Issaquah, WA 98027 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,436 trucks, 2,612 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Stryder Motorfreight USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2044027
MC
716626
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Sysco Seattle INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340091
MC
1099756
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
134 trucks, 122 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Allstate Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
193828
MC
148396
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
111 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Blt Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2034807
MC
714315
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340754
MC
207555
Based in
Fife, WA 98424 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 646 movers in Kent

Near Provo (destination)

Arrived Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3464091
MC
1132172
Based in
Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
51 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Riverwood Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1269113
MC
585156
Based in
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Can Do Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2527992
MC
878223
Based in
Mapleton, UT 84664 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Apt Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2394952
MC
823379
Based in
Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Whiteglove Delivery And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4492690
MC
1776206
Based in
Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Xl Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3232528
MC
1079394
Based in
Orem, UT 84057 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

A1 Custom Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1271923
MC
496798
Based in
Orem, UT 84097 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Dos Gallos

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2505025
MC
1127514
Based in
Lindon, UT 84042 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 113 movers in Provo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kent to Provo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,740 for a studio, $2,770 to $4,120 for a one-bedroom, $4,610 to $6,860 for a two-bedroom, $7,380 to $10,980 for a three-bedroom and $10,150 to $15,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Provo from Kent?

About 850 road miles (721 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 21 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington into Utah 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 Kent to Provo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,170 to $1,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,620. 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 Kent–Provo corridor.