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Lexington, KY → Jackson, WY · Cross-country move

Movers from Lexington to Jackson

About 1,677 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,840–$8,680, delivery in 5–10 days, 189 carriers on the Lexington side and 18 in Jackson.

  • 1,677 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,840–$8,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,677 miles (1,421 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
189 (71 interstate)
Movers at destination
18 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Jackson → Lexington

Moving from Lexington to Jackson is a cross-country move of roughly 1,677 road miles, heading northwest from Kentucky to Wyoming.

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 $5,840 to $8,680 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 29 hours (4 driving days).

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 18 around Jackson (13 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 Jackson.

Lexington has a population of about 329,751 and Jackson about 11,000. Jackson is the denser city (3,634 people per square mile versus 1,137 in Lexington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Lexington to Jackson

Full-service estimate for 1,677 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,330 $2,850 $3,470
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,500 $4,270 $5,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,840 $7,120 $8,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,340 $11,390 $13,890
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,840 $15,660 $19,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,320–$3,280

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

Portable container

$2,520–$3,700

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

Full-service mover

$5,840–$8,680

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Lexington, KY → Jackson, WY. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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 Jackson (destination)

Duffel Donkey LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2638601
MC
899603
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (307) 203-0747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Teton Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Teton Movers LLC

USDOT
3865827
MC
1413762
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (307) 413-8544 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Diamond Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gw Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT
4505045
MC
426990
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (307) 739-8553 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Moving Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1283332
MC
620946
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (307) 733-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Teton Art Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2973688
MC
783146
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (307) 413-3312 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crate N' Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2211559
MC
769598
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (307) 733-1369 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guilty Dog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Erbe & Huyffer INC

USDOT
2574543
MC
900284
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (307) 690-3002 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Lift Things LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3741616
MC
1324713
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (307) 690-6704 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Jackson

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,330 to $3,470 for a studio, $3,500 to $5,210 for a one-bedroom, $5,840 to $8,680 for a two-bedroom, $9,340 to $13,890 for a three-bedroom and $12,840 to $19,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jackson from Lexington?

About 1,677 road miles (1,421 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 Kentucky into Wyoming 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 Jackson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,320 to $3,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,520 to $3,700. 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–Jackson corridor.