Santa Fe, NM → Peoria, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Fe to Peoria

About 1,125 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,910–$7,300, delivery in 3–7 days, 25 carriers on the Santa Fe side and 42 in Peoria.

1,125 miroad distance
20 h 6 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,910–$7,3002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Fe, New Mexico
To: Peoria, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 1,125 miles (954 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 6 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 25 (11 interstate)
Movers at destination: 42 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Peoria → Santa Fe

The route from Santa Fe, NM to Peoria, IL covers roughly 1,125 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,910 to $7,300 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 6 min.

On the Santa Fe side there are 25 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (11 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Peoria (29 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 Peoria.

Santa Fe has a population of about 90,000 and Peoria about 110,920. Peoria is the denser city (2,357 people per square mile versus 1,675 in Santa Fe), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Santa Fe to Peoria

Full-service estimate for 1,125 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,960	$2,390	$2,920
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,940	$3,590	$4,380
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,910	$5,990	$7,300
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,850	$9,580	$11,680
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,800	$13,170	$16,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,610–$2,270

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,980

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

Full-service mover

$4,910–$7,300

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Santa Fe (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Santa Fe LLC

USDOT: 3240298
MC: 1017620
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (505) 702-4735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Santa Fe Storage LLC

USDOT: 3942498
MC: 1464643
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (505) 471-3434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Johnson Southwest Moving Systems LLC

USDOT: 496334
MC: 256060
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (505) 473-3576 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Art Handlers LTD

USDOT: 295148
MC: 283301
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (505) 982-0228 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jose Antonio Leon

USDOT: 2475716
MC: 856379
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (615) 389-3543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yanez Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3782449
MC: 1354533
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (505) 204-4510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Frank Gonzales

USDOT: 626351
MC: 330221
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (505) 470-4296 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Donald R Wilson

USDOT: 1195329
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (505) 471-6611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

Near Peoria (destination)

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

Call (309) 266-9555 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (309) 303-0449 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (309) 694-4500 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (309) 694-4500 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hometown Companies INC

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

Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (309) 678-8365 Route Verify on FMCSA

Strugglz

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Strugglz Holdings Co

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

Call (309) 219-9980 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (208) 616-6632 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 42 movers in Peoria

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Fe to Peoria?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,920 for a studio, $2,940 to $4,380 for a one-bedroom, $4,910 to $7,300 for a two-bedroom, $7,850 to $11,680 for a three-bedroom and $10,800 to $16,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Peoria from Santa Fe?

About 1,125 road miles (954 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 6 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 New Mexico into Illinois 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 Santa Fe to Peoria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,610 to $2,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,980. 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 Santa Fe–Peoria corridor.