Akron, OH

Spokane, WA → Akron, OH · Cross-country move

Movers from Spokane to Akron

About 2,140 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,220–$10,740, delivery in 5–10 days, 130 carriers on the Spokane side and 349 in Akron.

  • 2,140 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,220–$10,7402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,140 miles (1,813 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
130 (86 interstate)
Movers at destination
349 (215 interstate)

Reverse: Akron → Spokane

The route from Spokane, WA to Akron, OH covers roughly 2,140 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,220 to $10,740 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 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Spokane side there are 130 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (86 of them authorized for interstate work), and 349 around Akron (215 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 Akron.

Spokane has a population of about 230,783 and Akron about 189,691. The two cities have comparable density (3,328 and 3,077 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Ohio than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Ohio does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Spokane to Akron

Full-service estimate for 2,140 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,890 $3,520 $4,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,330 $5,280 $6,440
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,220 $8,800 $10,740
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,550 $14,080 $17,180
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,880 $19,360 $23,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,950–$4,160

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

Portable container

$2,930–$4,310

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

Full-service mover

$7,220–$10,740

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 Spokane (origin)

Urm

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
13196
MC
237366
Based in
Spokane, WA 99217 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Shark'S Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2415434
MC
849181
Based in
Spokane, WA 99206 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Restoration 1 Of Central Wa Restoration 1 Of Spokane

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4013800
MC
1512023
Based in
Spokane Vly, WA 99206 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Ngk Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2509534
MC
559090
Based in
Spokane, WA 99224 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Evergreen State Towing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1970117
MC
817483
Based in
Spokane, WA 99217 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Inland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2380414
MC
817510
Based in
Spokane, WA 99208 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Five Star Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1976998
MC
699121
Based in
Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

I D Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2179825
MC
756919
Based in
Spokane, WA 99202 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 130 movers in Spokane

Near Akron (destination)

Famous Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2279731
MC
780233
Based in
Akron, OH 44313 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
268 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Coastal Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2326130
MC
794107
Based in
Richfield, OH 44286 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Windy Hill Hardwoods INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
979833
Based in
Canal Fulton, OH 44614 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Andrews Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
124171
MC
44737
Based in
Streetsboro, OH 44241 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Tcm Unlimited LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3679515
MC
1279163
Based in
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Miller'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
331377
MC
463484
Based in
Akron, OH 44319 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Sylvite Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2829165
MC
944992
Based in
Akron, OH 44306 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Kozova Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3506109
MC
1158953
Based in
Hudson, OH 44236 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 349 movers in Akron

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Spokane to Akron?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,890 to $4,290 for a studio, $4,330 to $6,440 for a one-bedroom, $7,220 to $10,740 for a two-bedroom, $11,550 to $17,180 for a three-bedroom and $15,880 to $23,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Akron from Spokane?

About 2,140 road miles (1,813 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 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 Washington 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 Spokane to Akron?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,950 to $4,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,930 to $4,310. 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 Spokane–Akron corridor.