Lafayette, LA → Fishers, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Lafayette to Fishers

About 892 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,070–$6,060, delivery in 2–5 days, 91 carriers on the Lafayette side and 345 in Fishers.

892 miroad distance
16 h 5 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,070–$6,0602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lafayette, Louisiana
To: Fishers, Indiana
Road distance: ≈ 892 miles (756 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 5 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 91 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination: 345 (225 interstate)

Reverse: Fishers → Lafayette

Fishers sits about 892 miles northeast of Lafayette, which makes this an interstate relocation from Louisiana to Indiana that most movers classify as a 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 $4,070 to $6,060 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 16 h 5 min.

On the Lafayette side there are 91 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 345 around Fishers (225 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 Fishers.

Lafayette has a population of about 123,311 and Fishers about 104,812. The two cities have comparable density (2,175 and 2,780 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Lafayette to Fishers

Full-service estimate for 892 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,630	$1,990	$2,420
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,440	$2,980	$3,630
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,070	$4,970	$6,060
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,510	$7,940	$9,690
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,960	$10,920	$13,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,220–$1,720

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

Portable container

$1,820–$2,670

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

Full-service mover

$4,070–$6,060

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Lafayette (origin)

Cm Contractors Of LA INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3700976
MC: 1794180
Based in: Scott, LA 70583 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (337) 288-4945 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dedicated Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 863701
MC: 379976
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 48 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (337) 706-8846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Macro Environmental Specialties LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1596229
MC: 942529
Based in: Broussard, LA 70518 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (337) 839-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cajun Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2309280
MC: 788388
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70507 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (337) 230-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bjb Group LLC

USDOT: 2554983
MC: 890877
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (337) 417-8008 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Moving & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 52766
MC: 143588
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (337) 234-2361 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Moving Specialists LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3610864
MC: 1229882
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (337) 319-4202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bacio Acadiana Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4495496
MC: 1777700
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (337) 504-4395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 91 movers in Lafayette

Near Fishers (destination)

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wheaton Van Lines INC

USDOT: 70719
MC: 87113
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46250 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 767 trucks, 937 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (317) 849-7900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ktl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ktl INC

USDOT: 2352168
MC: 805371
Based in: Carmel, IN 46032 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (317) 565-1903 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joyce Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 247771
MC: 169755
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 87 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (317) 788-9210 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fastmover Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3701508
MC: 1295347
Based in: Fishers, IN 46038 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (609) 854-0397 Route Verify on FMCSA

Manila Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2516438
MC: 873157
Based in: Carmel, IN 46032 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 61 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (559) 558-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delta Carrier

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Delta Carriers INC

USDOT: 2201595
MC: 1117547
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46218 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (877) 374-0304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Planes Moving And Storage Of Indianapolis INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1415648
MC: 551348
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (317) 895-1444 Route Verify on FMCSA

P W D Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2267316
MC: 774100
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (317) 803-3792 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 345 movers in Fishers

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,630 to $2,420 for a studio, $2,440 to $3,630 for a one-bedroom, $4,070 to $6,060 for a two-bedroom, $6,510 to $9,690 for a three-bedroom and $8,960 to $13,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fishers from Lafayette?

About 892 road miles (756 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 5 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 Louisiana into Indiana 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 Fishers?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,220 to $1,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,670. 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–Fishers corridor.