Lafayette, IN → Salt Lake City, UT · Cross-country move

Movers from Lafayette to Salt Lake City

About 1,547 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,820–$8,660, delivery in 5–10 days, 55 carriers on the Lafayette side and 531 in Salt Lake City.

1,547 miroad distance
27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$5,820–$8,6602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lafayette, Indiana
To: Salt Lake City, Utah
Road distance: ≈ 1,547 miles (1,311 straight-line)
Drive time: 27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 55 (44 interstate)
Movers at destination: 531 (306 interstate)

Reverse: Salt Lake City → Lafayette

The route from Lafayette, IN to Salt Lake City, UT covers roughly 1,547 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 $5,820 to $8,660 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 27 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 531 around Salt Lake City (306 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 Salt Lake City.

Lafayette has a population of about 72,000 and Salt Lake City about 218,428. Lafayette is considerably denser (2,409 people per square mile versus 1,811), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Utah 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 Salt Lake City

Full-service estimate for 1,547 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,330	$2,840	$3,460
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,490	$4,260	$5,190
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,820	$7,100	$8,660
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,310	$11,350	$13,850
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,800	$15,610	$19,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,190–$3,090

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

Portable container

$2,400–$3,530

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

Full-service mover

$5,820–$8,660

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.

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 Salt Lake City (destination)

Cr England

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cr England INC

USDOT: 28406
MC: 124679
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84120 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3,807 trucks, 4,338 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (801) 972-2712 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deseret Transportation

Interstate carrier

Legal name: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

USDOT: 240026
MC: 1768668
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 248 trucks, 430 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (801) 240-6348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nicholas & Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1122
MC: 298841
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 148 trucks, 205 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (801) 531-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redbone Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1489050
MC: 560561
Based in: North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 125 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (801) 936-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Godfrey Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 264719
MC: 128761
Based in: West Valley City, UT 84128 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (801) 972-0660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xmile INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2105569
MC: 734376
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 100 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xpress

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Inland Xpress LLC

USDOT: 3547550
MC: 1186875
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (801) 679-4299 Route Verify on FMCSA

Superior Service Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1758533
MC: 643099
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (801) 462-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 531 movers in Salt Lake City

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Salt Lake City accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lafayette to Salt Lake City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,330 to $3,460 for a studio, $3,490 to $5,190 for a one-bedroom, $5,820 to $8,660 for a two-bedroom, $9,310 to $13,850 for a three-bedroom and $12,800 to $19,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Salt Lake City from Lafayette?

About 1,547 road miles (1,311 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 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 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 Lafayette to Salt Lake City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,190 to $3,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,530. 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–Salt Lake City corridor.