Louisville, KY → Newport, RI · Long-distance move

Movers from Louisville to Newport

About 936 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,460–$6,640, delivery in 2–5 days, 401 carriers on the Louisville side and 30 in Newport.

936 miroad distance
16 h 50 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,460–$6,6402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Louisville, Kentucky
To: Newport, Rhode Island
Road distance: ≈ 936 miles (793 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 50 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 401 (245 interstate)
Movers at destination: 30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Louisville

The route from Louisville, KY to Newport, RI covers roughly 936 miles by road, a east-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 $4,460 to $6,640 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 16 h 50 min.

On the Louisville side there are 401 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (245 of them authorized for interstate work), and 30 around Newport (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 Newport.

Louisville has a population of about 641,962 and Newport about 25,000. Newport is the denser city (3,287 people per square mile versus 1,948 in Louisville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Rhode Island is a higher-cost state than Kentucky, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Louisville to Newport

Full-service estimate for 936 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,790	$2,180	$2,660
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,680	$3,270	$3,980
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,460	$5,440	$6,640
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,140	$8,710	$10,630
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,820	$11,980	$14,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,410–$1,990

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

Portable container

$1,860–$2,730

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

Full-service mover

$4,460–$6,640

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Louisville (origin)

Summitt Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 912424
MC: 395146
Based in: Clarksville, IN 47129 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 130 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (812) 285-7777 Route Verify on FMCSA

Product Distribution Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 230522
MC: 161523
Based in: Louisville, KY 40218 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 103 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (502) 968-8711 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kentucky Container Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 215501
MC: 160261
Based in: Louisville, KY 40219 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 94 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (502) 810-9979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arman Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1282568
MC: 501603
Based in: Louisville, KY 40211 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (502) 384-0059 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tsi Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1145145
MC: 430708
Based in: Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (812) 280-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xlg Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1238768
MC: 487788
Based in: Clarksville, IN 47129 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (812) 944-0066 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fc Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1390662
MC: 529189
Based in: Louisville, KY 40218 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (502) 656-8139 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & J Trucking Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 450803
MC: 215301
Based in: Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 401 movers in Louisville

Near Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 50625
MC: 120639
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT: 769983
MC: 345529
Based in: Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT: 4389952
MC: 1722009
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT: 3693175
MC: 1729361
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3982254
MC: 1491310
Based in: Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1792318
MC: 846702
Based in: Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT: 369398
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT: 1167091
MC: 470414
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Louisville to Newport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,660 for a studio, $2,680 to $3,980 for a one-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,640 for a two-bedroom, $7,140 to $10,630 for a three-bedroom and $9,820 to $14,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Louisville?

About 936 road miles (793 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 50 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 Rhode Island 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 Louisville to Newport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,730. 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 Louisville–Newport corridor.