Raleigh, NC

Peoria, IL → Raleigh, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Peoria to Raleigh

About 808 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,190–$6,230, delivery in 2–5 days, 42 carriers on the Peoria side and 739 in Raleigh.

  • 808 miroad distance
  • 14 h 38 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,190–$6,2302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 808 miles (685 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 38 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
739 (399 interstate)

Reverse: Raleigh → Peoria

Raleigh sits about 808 miles southeast of Peoria, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to North Carolina 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 $4,190 to $6,230 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 14 h 38 min.

On the Peoria side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 739 around Raleigh (399 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 Raleigh.

Peoria has a population of about 110,920 and Raleigh about 506,306. Raleigh is the denser city (3,179 people per square mile versus 2,357 in Peoria), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in North Carolina than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Peoria to Raleigh

Full-service estimate for 808 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,680 $2,040 $2,490
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,510 $3,060 $3,740
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,190 $5,110 $6,230
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,700 $8,170 $9,970
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,210 $11,240 $13,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,130–$1,600

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

Portable container

$1,740–$2,560

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

Full-service mover

$4,190–$6,230

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

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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 Peoria (origin)

Risinger Bros Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
244981
MC
172510
Based in
Morton, IL 61550 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
337 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Glick Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1111183
MC
456276
Based in
Washington, IL 61571 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Federal Logistics L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
201739
MC
157311
Based in
East Peoria, IL 61611 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Federal Johnson Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
447586
MC
243640
Based in
Normal, IL 61611 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Two Men And A Junk Truck Peoriatwo Men And A Junk Truck Roc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4303543
MC
1676362
Based in
Peoria, IL 61615 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Kemper Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
608763
MC
292547
Based in
Peoria, IL 61606 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Strugglz

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4317988
MC
1684208
Based in
Peoria, IL 61615 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Ahm3d Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4060307
MC
1540480
Based in
Peoria, IL 61604 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

All 42 movers in Peoria

Near Raleigh (destination)

1800packrat

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1534531
MC
648624
Based in
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
345 trucks, 420 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

2u2day Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3434201
MC
1114105
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All American Relocation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
917428
MC
397148
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Zippy Shell

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2574332
MC
935064
Based in
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

A Boy And His Truck Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3996385
MC
1500731
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27616 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2939017
MC
98627
Based in
Morrisville, NC 27560 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Green'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4196166
MC
1617931
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Shipsecure Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4232130
MC
1637508
Based in
Cary, NC 27518 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 739 movers in Raleigh

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Peoria to Raleigh?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,490 for a studio, $2,510 to $3,740 for a one-bedroom, $4,190 to $6,230 for a two-bedroom, $6,700 to $9,970 for a three-bedroom and $9,210 to $13,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Raleigh from Peoria?

About 808 road miles (685 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 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 Illinois into North Carolina 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 Peoria to Raleigh?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,130 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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 Peoria–Raleigh corridor.