Lowell, MA → Olathe, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Lowell to Olathe

About 1,478 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,190–$9,200, delivery in 3–7 days, 215 carriers on the Lowell side and 309 in Olathe.

1,478 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$6,190–$9,2002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lowell, Massachusetts
To: Olathe, Kansas
Road distance: ≈ 1,478 miles (1,253 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 215 (152 interstate)
Movers at destination: 309 (251 interstate)

Reverse: Olathe → Lowell

The route from Lowell, MA to Olathe, KS covers roughly 1,478 miles by road, a west-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 $6,190 to $9,200 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Lowell side there are 215 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (152 of them authorized for interstate work), and 309 around Olathe (251 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 Olathe.

Lowell has a population of about 119,971 and Olathe about 150,025. Lowell is considerably denser (8,497 people per square mile versus 2,283), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Lowell to Olathe

Full-service estimate for 1,478 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,470	$3,020	$3,680
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,710	$4,530	$5,520
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,190	$7,540	$9,200
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,900	$12,070	$14,730
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,610	$16,600	$20,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,120–$2,990

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

Portable container

$2,340–$3,440

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

Full-service mover

$6,190–$9,200

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Lowell (origin)

Xquisite Logistix LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3679531
MC: 1279402
Based in: Littleton, MA 01460 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 80 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (781) 777-3085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 233338
MC: 162524
Based in: Billerica, MA 01821 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (978) 667-9133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 23907
MC: 98938
Based in: Dracut, MA 01826 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (978) 275-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tejada Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3454459
MC: 1125607
Based in: Lawrence, MA 01843 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (347) 587-9053 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 9354
MC: 277023
Based in: Lexington, MA 02420 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tighe Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 55290
MC: 104967
Based in: Woburn, MA 01801 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (781) 939-0925 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT: 592850
MC: 1206423
Based in: Chelmsford, MA 01824 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rb Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2505448
MC: 869879
Based in: Methuen, MA 01844 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (508) 818-1314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 215 movers in Lowell

Near Olathe (destination)

Transam

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transam Trucking INC

USDOT: 315503
MC: 197897
Based in: Olathe, KS 66062 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 892 trucks, 481 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (913) 782-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 90053
MC: 319061
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66106 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (913) 288-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jett Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jett Trucking LLC

USDOT: 869516
MC: 389505
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 210 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (913) 647-0543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation

USDOT: 264809
MC: 179486
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (913) 573-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

You Move Me

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ymm Interstate LLC

USDOT: 3964808
MC: 1479739
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (913) 820-7472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stellar G Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3662876
MC: 1267078
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 99 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (214) 392-1382 Route Verify on FMCSA

Translinellc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trans Line LLC

USDOT: 2183286
MC: 758055
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (913) 952-7070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nova Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3436388
MC: 1119700
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 40 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (314) 835-7500 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 309 movers in Olathe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lowell to Olathe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,470 to $3,680 for a studio, $3,710 to $5,520 for a one-bedroom, $6,190 to $9,200 for a two-bedroom, $9,900 to $14,730 for a three-bedroom and $13,610 to $20,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olathe from Lowell?

About 1,478 road miles (1,253 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Massachusetts into Kansas 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 Lowell to Olathe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,120 to $2,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,340 to $3,440. 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 Lowell–Olathe corridor.