Lansing, MI → Saginaw, MI · Short-haul move

Movers from Lansing to Saginaw

About 68 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,300–$1,930, delivery in 1–2 days, 152 carriers on the Lansing side and 87 in Saginaw.

68 miroad distance
1 h 52 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,300–$1,9302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lansing, Michigan
To: Saginaw, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 68 miles (58 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 52 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (Michigan)
Movers at origin: 152 (54 interstate)
Movers at destination: 87 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Saginaw → Lansing

The route from Lansing, MI to Saginaw, MI covers roughly 68 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 52 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,300 and $1,930, before packing or storage.

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 87 around Saginaw (34 interstate). For an in-state 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 Saginaw.

Lansing has a population of about 113,884 and Saginaw about 44,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,881 and 2,586 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Lansing to Saginaw

Full-service estimate for 68 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$720	$880	$1,080
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$830	$1,010	$1,230
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,300	$1,580	$1,930
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,960	$2,390	$2,920
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,870	$3,500	$4,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$220–$310

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

Portable container

$1,080–$1,590

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

Full-service mover

$1,300–$1,930

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 Saginaw (destination)

Ground Zero Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1328076
MC: 804002
Based in: Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (989) 401-2994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Towing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1956614
MC: 963910
Based in: Saginaw, MI 48603 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (989) 399-0385 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & M Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 539473
MC: 268845
Based in: Reese, MI 48757 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (989) 868-9746 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Tri-City

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elite Customer Service Tri-City INC

USDOT: 3834093
MC: 1391917
Based in: Bay City, MI 48706 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (989) 895-5252 Route Verify on FMCSA

O&r Transports LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3955048
MC: 1473193
Based in: Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (989) 280-2452 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&l Trucking And Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3862307
MC: 1411305
Based in: Bridgeport, MI 48722 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (989) 392-3656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mwp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2388910
MC: 821048
Based in: Carrollton, MI 48724 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (321) 482-3070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brooks Freight & Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loyalty Entertainment LLC

USDOT: 4342386
MC: 1706836
Based in: Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (313) 326-1636 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 87 movers in Saginaw

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $720 to $1,080 for a studio, $830 to $1,230 for a one-bedroom, $1,300 to $1,930 for a two-bedroom, $1,960 to $2,920 for a three-bedroom and $2,870 to $4,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Saginaw from Lansing?

About 68 road miles (58 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 52 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Lansing and Saginaw are in Michigan, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Lansing to Saginaw?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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–Saginaw corridor.