Lawrence, KS → Napa, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Lawrence to Napa

About 1,717 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,760–$10,060, delivery in 5–10 days, 17 carriers on the Lawrence side and 56 in Napa.

1,717 miroad distance
30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,760–$10,0602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lawrence, Kansas
To: Napa, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,717 miles (1,455 straight-line)
Drive time: 30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 17 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination: 56 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Napa → Lawrence

The route from Lawrence, KS to Napa, CA covers roughly 1,717 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 $6,760 to $10,060 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 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Lawrence side there are 17 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Napa (17 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 Napa.

Lawrence has a population of about 95,000 and Napa about 79,000. Napa is the denser city (4,391 people per square mile versus 2,772 in Lawrence), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Lawrence to Napa

Full-service estimate for 1,717 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,710	$3,300	$4,030
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,060	$4,950	$6,040
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,760	$8,250	$10,060
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,820	$13,200	$16,100
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,880	$18,150	$22,140

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,360–$3,340

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

Portable container

$2,550–$3,750

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

Full-service mover

$6,760–$10,060

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Lawrence (origin)

Professional Delivery Services INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1380572
MC: 745731
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 312-0351 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Agents LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1644908
MC: 616036
Based in: Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 917983
MC: 397078
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (785) 842-1115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Starving Artists Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bcv Moving On LLC

USDOT: 768024
MC: 345177
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (785) 749-5073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Swing Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1996368
MC: 727907
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (913) 645-7101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freedom In Christ Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1397728
MC: 530604
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 218-3406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zhanettrucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3516994
MC: 1176725
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (702) 981-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dock2dock

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Door2door Movers LLC

USDOT: 4517072
MC: 1789178
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (785) 200-8777 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 17 movers in Lawrence

Near Napa (destination)

Integrity Moving Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2714327
MC: 1009950
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (510) 368-4441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wrights Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3008441
MC: 179527
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (707) 236-7438 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2885573
MC: 1415680
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (925) 446-9131 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gst Trans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3922400
MC: 1661415
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (707) 386-7446 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleetlink Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6004005
MC: 59139783
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (707) 227-3375 Route Verify on FMCSA

S2 Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2363572
MC: 810236
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94589 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (707) 853-4266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunamis Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dunamis Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 2846671
MC: 996658
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (707) 655-0517 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Roads In INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3325654
MC: 1058950
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Napa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lawrence to Napa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,710 to $4,030 for a studio, $4,060 to $6,040 for a one-bedroom, $6,760 to $10,060 for a two-bedroom, $10,820 to $16,100 for a three-bedroom and $14,880 to $22,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Napa from Lawrence?

About 1,717 road miles (1,455 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Kansas into California 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 Lawrence to Napa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,360 to $3,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,550 to $3,750. 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 Lawrence–Napa corridor.