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Lafayette, IN → Boise, ID · Cross-country move

Movers from Lafayette to Boise

About 1,789 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,130–$9,120, delivery in 5–10 days, 55 carriers on the Lafayette side and 168 in Boise.

  • 1,789 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,130–$9,1202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,789 miles (1,516 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
55 (44 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (127 interstate)

Reverse: Boise → Lafayette

The route from Lafayette, IN to Boise, ID covers roughly 1,789 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,130 to $9,120 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Lafayette side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 of them authorized for interstate work), and 168 around Boise (127 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 Boise.

Lafayette has a population of about 72,000 and Boise about 238,429. The two cities have comparable density (2,409 and 2,806 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Lafayette to Boise

Full-service estimate for 1,789 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,450 $2,990 $3,650
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,680 $4,490 $5,470
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,130 $7,480 $9,120
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,810 $11,960 $14,590
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,490 $16,450 $20,060

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,440–$3,440

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

Portable container

$2,620–$3,850

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

Full-service mover

$6,130–$9,120

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Lafayette, IN → Boise, ID. 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 Lafayette (origin)

Prime Road Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2820314
MC
940394
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (773) 877-3610 Route Verify on FMCSA

A M T Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1178595
MC
471764
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (765) 471-8216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
549556
MC
271281
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (765) 589-1737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ct In LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4047384
MC
1532905
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (415) 800-1419 Route Verify on FMCSA

M & B Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3877960
MC
1421840
Based in
Mulberry, IN 46058 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (765) 242-1427 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boxed By Universal Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4429374
MC
1742605
Based in
West Lafayette, IN 47906 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (765) 413-9311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Codise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2584517
MC
905509
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (765) 586-9540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keep It Moving 360 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3955068
MC
1473210
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (765) 607-3698 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Lafayette

Near Boise (destination)

Albertson'S LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
45225
MC
146452
Based in
Boise, ID 83726 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
402 trucks, 488 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (208) 395-4660 Verify on FMCSA

J R Simplot Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
62813
MC
167150
Based in
Boise, ID 83702 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
169 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (701) 213-9737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scandinavian Designs

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dania Incorporated

USDOT
2671154
MC
1115357
Based in
Boise, ID 83706 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
59 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (208) 314-4724 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1189943
MC
475067
Based in
Meridian, ID 83642 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (208) 870-3691 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peasley Transfer & Storage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
62670
MC
3249
Based in
Boise, ID 83706 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (208) 375-0961 Route Verify on FMCSA

Muza-Pro LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3087546
MC
81853
Based in
Meridian, ID 83646 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (208) 968-4042 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & R Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: L & R Group LLC

USDOT
2912146
MC
981293
Based in
Kuna, ID 83634 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (208) 813-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cx Northwest INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
581874
MC
281914
Based in
Nampa, ID 83687 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (208) 466-8276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Boise

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lafayette to Boise?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,450 to $3,650 for a studio, $3,680 to $5,470 for a one-bedroom, $6,130 to $9,120 for a two-bedroom, $9,810 to $14,590 for a three-bedroom and $13,490 to $20,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boise from Lafayette?

About 1,789 road miles (1,516 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Indiana 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Lafayette to Boise?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,440 to $3,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,620 to $3,850. 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.

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 Lafayette–Boise corridor.