Lansing, MI → Morgantown, WV · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Lansing to Morgantown

About 378 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,750–$4,090, delivery in 1–3 days, 152 carriers on the Lansing side and 67 in Morgantown.

378 miroad distance
7 h 13 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,750–$4,0902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lansing, Michigan
To: Morgantown, West Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 378 miles (320 straight-line)
Drive time: 7 h 13 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 152 (54 interstate)
Movers at destination: 67 (49 interstate)

Reverse: Morgantown → Lansing

Moving from Lansing to Morgantown is a regional long-distance move of roughly 378 road miles, heading southeast from Michigan to West Virginia.

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 $2,750 to $4,090 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 13 min.

On the Lansing side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (54 of them authorized for interstate work), and 67 around Morgantown (49 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 Morgantown.

Lansing has a population of about 113,884 and Morgantown about 30,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,881 and 2,981 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Lansing to Morgantown

Full-service estimate for 378 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,150	$1,400	$1,710
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,650	$2,010	$2,460
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,750	$3,350	$4,090
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,400	$5,370	$6,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,050	$7,380	$9,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$540–$760

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

Portable container

$1,360–$2,000

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

Full-service mover

$2,750–$4,090

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Lansing (origin)

Primetime Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4220939
MC: 1631477
Based in: Okemos, MI 48864 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (517) 512-1123 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pat Reilly Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mann Trucking Services INC

USDOT: 1399146
MC: 680382
Based in: Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (517) 485-9240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Janmac Expedited Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1196471
MC: 477269
Based in: Lansing, MI 48917 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (678) 758-8142 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alpha Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2117524
MC: 738163
Based in: Williamston, MI 48895 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (888) 649-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Greater Lansing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Eberly Transportation LLC

USDOT: 652129
Based in: Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunrise K Ic Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2535712
MC: 881706
Based in: Lansing, MI 48906 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (517) 708-8189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingsley Moving Systems LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1890987
MC: 682343
Based in: Lansing, MI 48912 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (517) 372-7200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Springs Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4292165
MC: 1670295
Based in: Lansing, MI 48910 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (813) 562-9810 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 152 movers in Lansing

Near Morgantown (destination)

Mts Truck Repair

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mts Enterprise Of Smithfield Pa INC

USDOT: 2369971
MC: 1168953
Based in: Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (724) 569-1072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dalton INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 676273
MC: 315572
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (304) 291-0354 Route Verify on FMCSA

Myers Excavation & Contracting

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Myers Contracting And Custom Country Creations

USDOT: 2587599
MC: 907096
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (304) 376-0149 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jack'S Auto INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 440131
MC: 614291
Based in: Mount Morris, PA 15349 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (724) 324-2707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xclusive Movers LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4252111
MC: 1648375
Based in: Fairmont, WV 26554 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (304) 276-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abate Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Abates Moving Services LLC

USDOT: 3679007
MC: 1278788
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (304) 904-7553 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & J Jones Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1858156
MC: 668146
Based in: Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (724) 323-4638 Route Verify on FMCSA

Al Do Right Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3768184
MC: 1344172
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26505 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (681) 209-0629 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 67 movers in Morgantown

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lansing to Morgantown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,150 to $1,710 for a studio, $1,650 to $2,460 for a one-bedroom, $2,750 to $4,090 for a two-bedroom, $4,400 to $6,550 for a three-bedroom and $6,050 to $9,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morgantown from Lansing?

About 378 road miles (320 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Michigan into West Virginia 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 Lansing to Morgantown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $540 to $760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $2,000. 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 Lansing–Morgantown corridor.