Nampa, ID → Dayton, OH · Cross-country move

Movers from Nampa to Dayton

About 1,982 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,460–$9,610, delivery in 5–10 days, 139 carriers on the Nampa side and 349 in Dayton.

1,982 miroad distance
34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,460–$9,6102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Nampa, Idaho
To: Dayton, Ohio
Road distance: ≈ 1,982 miles (1,680 straight-line)
Drive time: 34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 139 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination: 349 (240 interstate)

Reverse: Dayton → Nampa

The route from Nampa, ID to Dayton, OH covers roughly 1,982 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,460 to $9,610 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 34 hours (4 driving days).

On the Nampa side there are 139 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 of them authorized for interstate work), and 349 around Dayton (240 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 Dayton.

Nampa has a population of about 120,384 and Dayton about 136,688. The two cities have comparable density (2,991 and 2,467 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Nampa to Dayton

Full-service estimate for 1,982 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,580	$3,150	$3,840
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,870	$4,730	$5,770
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,460	$7,880	$9,610
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,330	$12,600	$15,370
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,210	$17,330	$21,140

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,790–$3,930

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

Portable container

$2,790–$4,100

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

Full-service mover

$6,460–$9,610

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Nampa (origin)

Capital Distributing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 762129
MC: 455079
Based in: Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (208) 888-5112 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1189943
MC: 475067
Based in: Meridian, ID 83642 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (208) 870-3691 Route Verify on FMCSA

R S T INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 52969
MC: 174300
Based in: Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (208) 459-0271 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triple C Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2349517
MC: 804211
Based in: Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (208) 901-2605 Route Verify on FMCSA

Muza-Pro LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3087546
MC: 81853
Based in: Meridian, ID 83646 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (208) 968-4042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cx Northwest INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 581874
MC: 281914
Based in: Nampa, ID 83687 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (208) 466-8276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Coast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2165962
MC: 752622
Based in: Nampa, ID 83651 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (253) 397-9173 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brutsman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2336341
MC: 841482
Based in: Star, ID 83669 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (208) 870-2898 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 139 movers in Nampa

Near Dayton (destination)

Dayton Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dayton Freight Lines INC

USDOT: 273301
MC: 189528
Based in: Dayton, OH 45414 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,278 trucks, 2,650 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (937) 264-4060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lund'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3907195
MC: 1441220
Based in: Dayton, OH 45404 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 140 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (740) 879-7707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delo Trans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3782379
MC: 1354479
Based in: Dayton, OH 45403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 89 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (513) 694-0602 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Expediting Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 389839
MC: 219871
Based in: Vandalia, OH 45377 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 86 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (937) 890-1524 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Truckline LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2586880
MC: 906741
Based in: Beavercreek, OH 45434 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (856) 652-4777 Route Verify on FMCSA

Williams Last Mile Home Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3300780
MC: 1046882
Based in: Vandalia, OH 45377 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 38 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (937) 313-9096 Route Verify on FMCSA

Affordablemovers Biz LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3417348
MC: 1103694
Based in: Dayton, OH 45414 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (513) 540-2488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gear Up Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4252976
MC: 1648837
Based in: Beavercreek, OH 45431 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (860) 637-9870 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 349 movers in Dayton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Nampa to Dayton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,580 to $3,840 for a studio, $3,870 to $5,770 for a one-bedroom, $6,460 to $9,610 for a two-bedroom, $10,330 to $15,370 for a three-bedroom and $14,210 to $21,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dayton from Nampa?

About 1,982 road miles (1,680 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 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 Idaho into Ohio 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 Nampa to Dayton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,790 to $3,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,790 to $4,100. 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 Nampa–Dayton corridor.