Tampa, FL

Peoria, IL → Tampa, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Peoria to Tampa

About 1,147 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,160–$7,680, delivery in 3–7 days, 42 carriers on the Peoria side and 1,059 in Tampa.

  • 1,147 miroad distance
  • 20 h 29 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,160–$7,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,147 miles (972 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 29 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,059 (368 interstate)

Reverse: Tampa → Peoria

Moving from Peoria to Tampa is a long-distance move of roughly 1,147 road miles, heading southeast from Illinois to Florida.

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 $5,160 to $7,680 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 20 h 29 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 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.

Peoria has a population of about 110,920 and Tampa about 413,554. Tampa is the denser city (3,377 people per square mile versus 2,357 in Peoria), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Peoria to Tampa

Full-service estimate for 1,147 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,060 $2,520 $3,070
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,100 $3,780 $4,610
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,160 $6,300 $7,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,260 $10,070 $12,290
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,360 $13,850 $16,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,300

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

Portable container

$2,040–$3,010

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

Full-service mover

$5,160–$7,680

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 Tampa (destination)

Pods

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1397252
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Countrywide Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1073995
MC
447175
Based in
Tampa, FL 33610 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
154 trucks, 300 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Ltl

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2519126
MC
885234
Based in
Tampa, FL 33602 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 212 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Smith-Cargo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
929285
MC
400706
Based in
Riverview, FL 33578 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Mtc Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2979890
MC
15958
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33759 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

First Class Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
944759
MC
405647
Based in
Tampa, FL 33619 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Keynnect Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2845444
MC
717403
Based in
Tampa, FL 33609 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Xpoint Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4336828
MC
1693955
Based in
Tampa, FL 33612 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 1,059 movers in Tampa

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,070 for a studio, $3,100 to $4,610 for a one-bedroom, $5,160 to $7,680 for a two-bedroom, $8,260 to $12,290 for a three-bedroom and $11,360 to $16,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tampa from Peoria?

About 1,147 road miles (972 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 29 min.

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 Illinois into Florida 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 Tampa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,010. 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–Tampa corridor.