Evansville, IN

Panama City, FL → Evansville, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Panama City to Evansville

About 650 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,680–$5,470, delivery in 2–5 days, 56 carriers on the Panama City side and 120 in Evansville.

  • 650 miroad distance
  • 11 h 54 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,680–$5,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 650 miles (551 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 54 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
56 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
120 (81 interstate)

Reverse: Evansville → Panama City

Evansville sits about 650 miles north of Panama City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Indiana that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $3,680 to $5,470 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 11 h 54 min.

On the Panama City side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 120 around Evansville (81 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 Evansville.

Panama City has a population of about 36,000 and Evansville about 116,176. Evansville is the denser city (2,475 people per square mile versus 930 in Panama City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Indiana than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Indiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Panama City to Evansville

Full-service estimate for 650 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,470 $1,790 $2,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,210 $2,690 $3,280
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,680 $4,490 $5,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,890 $7,180 $8,760
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,090 $9,870 $12,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$970–$1,370

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

Portable container

$1,600–$2,350

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

Full-service mover

$3,680–$5,470

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 Panama City (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2014393
MC
709581
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Greg Abrams Seafood INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
649083
MC
498968
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Paulk'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89936
MC
135068
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Emerald Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3246056
MC
1399110
Based in
Southport, FL 32409 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Summit Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1995595
MC
706025
Based in
Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

L&m Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3578993
MC
1208249
Based in
Panama City, FL 32404 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Van Horn Transfer & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89994
MC
614619
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cumbie'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
537601
MC
273715
Based in
Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

All 56 movers in Panama City

Near Evansville (destination)

Atlas Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125550
MC
130921
Based in
Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,731 trucks, 2,351 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Walt'S Drive-A-Way Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
70728
MC
126717
Based in
Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Berry Freightlines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
146102
MC
163079
Based in
Evansville, IN 47710 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Meisler Trailer Rentals LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1417829
MC
536521
Based in
Evansville, IN 47715 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

O'Bryan Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273707
MC
252370
Based in
Newburgh, IN 47630 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Mike'S Macer Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2641533
MC
920652
Based in
Evansville, IN 47713 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3675581
MC
1276291
Based in
Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Kinder Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
213081
MC
160782
Based in
Evansville, IN 47720 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

All 120 movers in Evansville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Panama City to Evansville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,470 to $2,190 for a studio, $2,210 to $3,280 for a one-bedroom, $3,680 to $5,470 for a two-bedroom, $5,890 to $8,760 for a three-bedroom and $8,090 to $12,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Evansville from Panama City?

About 650 road miles (551 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 54 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 Florida into Indiana 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 Panama City to Evansville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $970 to $1,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,350. 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 Panama City–Evansville corridor.