Provo, UT → Dayton, OH · Cross-country move

Movers from Provo to Dayton

About 1,707 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,100–$9,070, delivery in 5–10 days, 113 carriers on the Provo side and 349 in Dayton.

1,707 miroad distance
30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,100–$9,0702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Provo, Utah
To: Dayton, Ohio
Road distance: ≈ 1,707 miles (1,447 straight-line)
Drive time: 30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 113 (65 interstate)
Movers at destination: 349 (240 interstate)

Reverse: Dayton → Provo

Dayton sits about 1,707 miles east of Provo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Utah to Ohio that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,100 to $9,070 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 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Provo side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (65 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.

Provo has a population of about 114,527 and Dayton about 136,688. The two cities have comparable density (2,762 and 2,467 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Provo to Dayton

Full-service estimate for 1,707 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,440	$2,970	$3,630
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,660	$4,460	$5,440
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,100	$7,440	$9,070
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,760	$11,900	$14,510
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,410	$16,360	$19,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,350–$3,320

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

Portable container

$2,540–$3,740

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

Full-service mover

$6,100–$9,070

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Provo (origin)

Arrived Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3464091
MC: 1132172
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 51 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (801) 440-0415 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riverwood Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Riverwood Management INC

USDOT: 1269113
MC: 585156
Based in: Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (801) 368-1388 Route Verify on FMCSA

Can Do Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2527992
MC: 878223
Based in: Mapleton, UT 84664 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (801) 427-1723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apt Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mvp Transpro LLC

USDOT: 2394952
MC: 823379
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (801) 830-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whiteglove Delivery And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Delivery Depot

USDOT: 4492690
MC: 1776206
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (801) 623-0979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xl Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Xl Companies Corporation

USDOT: 3232528
MC: 1079394
Based in: Orem, UT 84057 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (801) 358-3870 Route Verify on FMCSA

A1 Custom Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1271923
MC: 496798
Based in: Orem, UT 84097 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (801) 319-5016 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dos Gallos

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Alice Lane Home Collection LLC

USDOT: 2505025
MC: 1127514
Based in: Lindon, UT 84042 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 423-7757 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 113 movers in Provo

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 Provo to Dayton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,440 to $3,630 for a studio, $3,660 to $5,440 for a one-bedroom, $6,100 to $9,070 for a two-bedroom, $9,760 to $14,510 for a three-bedroom and $13,410 to $19,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dayton from Provo?

About 1,707 road miles (1,447 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Utah 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 Provo to Dayton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,350 to $3,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,540 to $3,740. 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 Provo–Dayton corridor.