Kennewick, WA

Seattle, WA → Kennewick, WA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Seattle to Kennewick

About 211 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,690–$4,000, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,037 carriers on the Seattle side and 137 in Kennewick.

  • 211 miroad distance
  • 4 h 20 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,690–$4,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 211 miles (179 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 20 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Washington)
Movers at origin
1,037 (440 interstate)
Movers at destination
137 (91 interstate)

Reverse: Kennewick → Seattle

Moving from Seattle to Kennewick is a regional long-distance move of roughly 211 road miles, heading southeast within Washington.

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 $2,690 to $4,000 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 20 min.

On the Seattle side there are 1,037 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (440 of them authorized for interstate work), and 137 around Kennewick (91 interstate). For an in-state 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 Kennewick.

Seattle has a population of about 784,777 and Kennewick about 88,000. Seattle is considerably denser (8,795 people per square mile versus 2,944), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Seattle to Kennewick

Full-service estimate for 211 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,410 $1,720 $2,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,610 $1,970 $2,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,690 $3,280 $4,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,310 $5,250 $6,410
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,920 $7,220 $8,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$370–$520

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

Portable container

$1,210–$1,780

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

Full-service mover

$2,690–$4,000

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 Seattle (origin)

Paradigm Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405034
MC
1096843
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
103 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Savanah Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1303168
MC
505582
Based in
Seattle, WA 98108 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
604551
MC
789128
Based in
Renton, WA 98057 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Hansen Bros Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8257
MC
59073
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98056 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Exselon

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3194560
MC
140641
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98033 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1939713
MC
691642
Based in
Woodinville, WA 98072 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Becker Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3620637
MC
136679
Based in
Tukwila, WA 98168 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 1,037 movers in Seattle

Near Kennewick (destination)

Larsen Transfer Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
26510
MC
581
Based in
Richland, WA 99352 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Munder Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1674729
MC
615668
Based in
West Richland, WA 99353 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

St George And Family Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1552075
MC
576540
Based in
West Richland, WA 99353 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Speedy Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2459380
MC
441393
Based in
Richland, WA 99352 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Unimak Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461893
MC
850698
Based in
Kennewick, WA 99337 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Spencer Carlson Unlimited INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8030256
Based in
Kennewick, WA 99336 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Triple As Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1214674
MC
482929
Based in
Kennewick, WA 99338 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Bolland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3697403
MC
1292337
Based in
Kennewick, WA 99338 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 137 movers in Kennewick

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Seattle to Kennewick?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,100 for a studio, $1,610 to $2,400 for a one-bedroom, $2,690 to $4,000 for a two-bedroom, $4,310 to $6,410 for a three-bedroom and $5,920 to $8,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kennewick from Seattle?

About 211 road miles (179 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Seattle and Kennewick are in Washington, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Seattle to Kennewick?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $370 to $520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,780. 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 Seattle–Kennewick corridor.