Lafayette, IN → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Lafayette to Hilo

About 4,976 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,710–$18,910, delivery in 7–14 days, 55 carriers on the Lafayette side and 19 in Hilo.

4,976 miroad distance
86 hours (10 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$12,710–$18,9102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lafayette, Indiana
To: Hilo, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 4,976 miles (4,217 straight-line)
Drive time: 86 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 55 (44 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → Lafayette

Hilo sits about 4,976 miles west of Lafayette, which makes this an interstate relocation from Indiana to Hawaii that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $12,710 to $18,910 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 86 hours (10 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 19 around Hilo (4 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 Hilo.

Lafayette has a population of about 72,000 and Hilo about 45,000. Lafayette is considerably denser (2,409 people per square mile versus 824), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Lafayette to Hilo

Full-service estimate for 4,976 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,080	$6,200	$7,570
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,630	$9,300	$11,350
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$12,710	$15,500	$18,910
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$20,340	$24,800	$30,260
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$27,970	$34,100	$41,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,910–$9,760

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

Portable container

$5,460–$8,030

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

Full-service mover

$12,710–$18,910

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

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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 Hilo (destination)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1205380
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (808) 966-7693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H Kono INC

USDOT: 30309
MC: 512899
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190838
MC: 760358
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (808) 933-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62964
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-2845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62971
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-1597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 762035
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 966-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 129889
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 933-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1953191
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 935-0011 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Hilo

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,080 to $7,570 for a studio, $7,630 to $11,350 for a one-bedroom, $12,710 to $18,910 for a two-bedroom, $20,340 to $30,260 for a three-bedroom and $27,970 to $41,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from Lafayette?

About 4,976 road miles (4,217 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 86 hours (10 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Hawaii 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 Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,910 to $9,760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,460 to $8,030. 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–Hilo corridor.