Columbus, OH

Olathe, KS → Columbus, OH · Long-distance move

Movers from Olathe to Columbus

About 750 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,760–$5,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 309 carriers on the Olathe side and 854 in Columbus.

  • 750 miroad distance
  • 13 h 38 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,760–$5,6002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 750 miles (636 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 38 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
309 (251 interstate)
Movers at destination
854 (547 interstate)

Reverse: Columbus → Olathe

Moving from Olathe to Columbus is a long-distance move of roughly 750 road miles, heading east from Kansas to Ohio.

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 $3,760 to $5,600 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 13 h 38 min.

On the Olathe side there are 309 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (251 of them authorized for interstate work), and 854 around Columbus (547 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 Columbus.

Olathe has a population of about 150,025 and Columbus about 938,396. Columbus is the denser city (4,117 people per square mile versus 2,283 in Olathe), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Olathe to Columbus

Full-service estimate for 750 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,500 $1,840 $2,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,260 $2,750 $3,360
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,760 $4,590 $5,600
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,020 $7,340 $8,960
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,280 $10,090 $12,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,070–$1,510

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

Portable container

$1,690–$2,480

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

Full-service mover

$3,760–$5,600

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 Olathe (origin)

Transam

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

Jett Trucking

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

Midwest Express

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

You Move Me

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

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

Translinellc

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

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

All 309 movers in Olathe

Near Columbus (destination)

Faf

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
728630
MC
333604
Based in
Groveport, OH 43125 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,729 trucks, 1,917 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Stg Cartage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50242
MC
97977
Based in
Dublin, OH 43017 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
425 trucks, 425 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Gray Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3589205
MC
1215090
Based in
Columbus, OH 43230 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
284 trucks, 290 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Jbs Trucking J Boren & Sons Trucking Lyle Gamradt

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
444507
MC
245894
Based in
Columbus, OH 43228 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
161 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Jrd Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2514289
MC
873159
Based in
New Albany, OH 43054 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
152 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Excel Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2258095
MC
770605
Based in
Grove City, OH 43123 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
141 trucks, 191 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Pappas Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2080664
MC
726431
Based in
Lockbourne, OH 43137 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
130 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Milexpress

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4555229
MC
1809717
Based in
Columbus, OH 43215 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 1,000 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 854 movers in Columbus

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,500 to $2,240 for a studio, $2,260 to $3,360 for a one-bedroom, $3,760 to $5,600 for a two-bedroom, $6,020 to $8,960 for a three-bedroom and $8,280 to $12,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Columbus from Olathe?

About 750 road miles (636 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 38 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 Kansas 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 Olathe to Columbus?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,070 to $1,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,480. 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 Olathe–Columbus corridor.