Tampa, FL

Louisville, KY → Tampa, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Louisville to Tampa

About 859 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,140–$6,170, delivery in 2–5 days, 401 carriers on the Louisville side and 1,059 in Tampa.

  • 859 miroad distance
  • 15 h 31 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,140–$6,1702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 859 miles (728 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 31 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
401 (245 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,059 (368 interstate)

Reverse: Tampa → Louisville

Moving from Louisville to Tampa is a long-distance move of roughly 859 road miles, heading south from Kentucky to Florida.

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 $4,140 to $6,170 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 15 h 31 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 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.

Louisville has a population of about 641,962 and Tampa about 413,554. Tampa is the denser city (3,377 people per square mile versus 1,948 in Louisville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Louisville to Tampa

Full-service estimate for 859 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,660 $2,020 $2,470
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,490 $3,030 $3,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,140 $5,050 $6,170
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,630 $8,090 $9,870
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,120 $11,120 $13,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,180–$1,670

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

Portable container

$1,790–$2,630

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

Full-service mover

$4,140–$6,170

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 401 movers in Louisville

Near Tampa (destination)

Pods

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1397252
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Countrywide Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1073995
MC
447175
Based in
Tampa, FL 33610 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
154 trucks, 300 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Ltl

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2519126
MC
885234
Based in
Tampa, FL 33602 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 212 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Smith-Cargo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
929285
MC
400706
Based in
Riverview, FL 33578 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Mtc Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2979890
MC
15958
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33759 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

First Class Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
944759
MC
405647
Based in
Tampa, FL 33619 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Keynnect Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2845444
MC
717403
Based in
Tampa, FL 33609 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Xpoint Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4336828
MC
1693955
Based in
Tampa, FL 33612 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 1,059 movers in Tampa

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,470 for a studio, $2,490 to $3,700 for a one-bedroom, $4,140 to $6,170 for a two-bedroom, $6,630 to $9,870 for a three-bedroom and $9,120 to $13,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tampa from Louisville?

About 859 road miles (728 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 31 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 Louisville to Tampa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,180 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,630. 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–Tampa corridor.