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Lexington, KY → Panama City, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Lexington to Panama City

About 647 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,410, delivery in 2–5 days, 189 carriers on the Lexington side and 56 in Panama City.

  • 647 miroad distance
  • 11 h 51 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,630–$5,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 647 miles (548 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 51 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
189 (71 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Panama City → Lexington

The route from Lexington, KY to Panama City, FL covers roughly 647 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,630 to $5,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 51 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 56 around Panama City (23 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 Panama City.

Lexington has a population of about 329,751 and Panama City about 36,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,137 and 930 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida is a higher-cost state than Kentucky, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Lexington to Panama City

Full-service estimate for 647 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,450 $1,770 $2,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,180 $2,660 $3,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,630 $4,430 $5,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,820 $7,090 $8,650
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,000 $9,750 $11,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$960–$1,360

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

Portable container

$1,600–$2,350

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

Full-service mover

$3,630–$5,410

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

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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 Panama City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Destiny Services INC

USDOT
2014393
MC
709581
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (850) 785-2222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greg Abrams Seafood INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
649083
MC
498968
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (850) 769-4658 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paulk'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89936
MC
135068
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (850) 785-4333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emerald Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Emerald Coast Moving And Storage

USDOT
3246056
MC
1399110
Based in
Southport, FL 32409 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (850) 909-3009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Summit Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1995595
MC
706025
Based in
Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (850) 890-6009 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&m Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3578993
MC
1208249
Based in
Panama City, FL 32404 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (770) 733-0285 Route Verify on FMCSA

Van Horn Transfer & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89994
MC
614619
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (850) 763-3965 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cumbie'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Andrew William Cumbie

USDOT
537601
MC
273715
Based in
Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (850) 628-1109 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Panama City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lexington to Panama City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,410 for a two-bedroom, $5,820 to $8,650 for a three-bedroom and $8,000 to $11,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Panama City from Lexington?

About 647 road miles (548 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 51 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Florida 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 Panama City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $960 to $1,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,350. 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–Panama City corridor.