Lexington, KY → Clinton, MI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Lexington to Clinton

About 330 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,620–$3,890, delivery in 1–3 days, 189 carriers on the Lexington side and 58 in Clinton.

330 miroad distance
6 h 23 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,620–$3,8902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lexington, Kentucky
To: Clinton, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 330 miles (279 straight-line)
Drive time: 6 h 23 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 189 (71 interstate)
Movers at destination: 58 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Clinton → Lexington

The route from Lexington, KY to Clinton, MI covers roughly 330 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $2,620 to $3,890 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 6 h 23 min.

On the Lexington side there are 189 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (71 of them authorized for interstate work), and 58 around Clinton (26 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 Clinton.

Lexington has a population of about 329,751 and Clinton about 101,374. Clinton is the denser city (3,590 people per square mile versus 1,137 in Lexington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Lexington to Clinton

Full-service estimate for 330 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,160	$1,420	$1,730
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,570	$1,910	$2,340
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,620	$3,190	$3,890
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,190	$5,110	$6,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,760	$7,020	$8,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$490–$690

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

Portable container

$1,310–$1,930

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

Full-service mover

$2,620–$3,890

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Lexington (origin)

Phoenix Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 554279
MC: 273095
Based in: Georgetown, KY 40324 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (502) 863-0108 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vascor LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 949444
MC: 213549
Based in: Georgetown, KY 40324 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 27 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (502) 570-2020 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wildcat Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kentucky Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3406146
MC: 1097235
Based in: Lexington, KY 40505 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (859) 336-1599 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elkchester Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1106494
MC: 403461
Based in: Lexington, KY 40508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (859) 254-2385 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fedtrans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1200180
MC: 507251
Based in: Nicholasville, KY 40356 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (916) 904-2378 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lexington Kentucky

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Dragon 1 LLC

USDOT: 4051348
MC: 1535271
Based in: Lexington, KY 40504 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (859) 554-4616 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vincent Fister INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 63040
MC: 126987
Based in: Lexington, KY 40509 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (859) 266-2153 Route Verify on FMCSA

Firefighters Move U

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Firefighters Move U Ky

USDOT: 3413143
MC: 1649036
Based in: Nicholasville, KY 40356 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (859) 492-8067 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 189 movers in Lexington

Near Clinton (destination)

Cotuna Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2004222
MC: 707259
Based in: Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (734) 945-0826 Route Verify on FMCSA

Martys Landscape Design Group LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2206751
Based in: Tipton, MI 49287 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (419) 576-9661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frank Hunter & Son INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 71985
MC: 107677
Based in: Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (517) 263-1859 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bauer Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2563357
MC: 894741
Based in: Tipton, MI 49287 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (734) 478-5260 Route Verify on FMCSA

Samdel Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2642998
MC: 921346
Based in: Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (586) 713-9781 Route Verify on FMCSA

Home Appliance Mart

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1246316
Based in: Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (734) 669-9500 Route Verify on FMCSA

A J Brady Underground

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1687179
Based in: Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (517) 424-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safeway Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1681146
Based in: Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (517) 265-1368 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Clinton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lexington to Clinton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,730 for a studio, $1,570 to $2,340 for a one-bedroom, $2,620 to $3,890 for a two-bedroom, $4,190 to $6,230 for a three-bedroom and $5,760 to $8,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Clinton from Lexington?

About 330 road miles (279 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 23 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 Kentucky into Michigan 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 Lexington to Clinton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $490 to $690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,310 to $1,930. 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 Lexington–Clinton corridor.