Monroe, LA

Springfield, IL → Monroe, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Monroe

About 614 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 58 carriers on the Springfield side and 49 in Monroe.

  • 614 miroad distance
  • 11 h 17 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,630–$5,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 614 miles (520 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 17 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
58 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
49 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Monroe → Springfield

Monroe sits about 614 miles south of Springfield, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Louisiana that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $3,630 to $5,400 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 17 min.

On the Springfield side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 49 around Monroe (26 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 Monroe.

Springfield has a population of about 112,989 and Monroe about 46,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,872 and 1,604 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Springfield to Monroe

Full-service estimate for 614 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,450 $1,770 $2,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,180 $2,660 $3,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,630 $4,430 $5,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,810 $7,080 $8,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,980 $9,740 $11,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$930–$1,310

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

Portable container

$1,570–$2,310

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

Full-service mover

$3,630–$5,400

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 Springfield (origin)

Lightspeed Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3463470
MC
1137096
Based in
Sherman, IL 62684 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
34 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Dodik Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1371987
MC
524365
Based in
Springfield, IL 62704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Cavalier Cartage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
874456
MC
519534
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Hillier Storage & Moving Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
607202
MC
292145
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Tuxhorn Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
732994
MC
769644
Based in
Springfield, IL 62702 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Peters Family Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1750866
MC
641234
Based in
New Berlin, IL 62670 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Prime Moovers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4533601
MC
1797987
Based in
Springfield, IL 62707 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

T & T Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4149348
MC
1592549
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

All 58 movers in Springfield

Near Monroe (destination)

Bears Wrecker Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
517357
MC
235662
Based in
Monroe, LA 71202 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Cc Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1634906
MC
602738
Based in
West Monroe, LA 71291 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Ross Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1721228
MC
626875
Based in
Monroe, LA 71202 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Goose Chase Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2846136
MC
954281
Based in
Monroe, LA 71203 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Aaa All-Star Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1896597
MC
682036
Based in
Monroe, LA 71201 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Stay Humble Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4494216
MC
1777011
Based in
Monroe, LA 71203 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Anterprize Trucking And Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4576998
MC
1821384
Based in
Monroe, LA 71203 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Torres Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2584937
MC
1556384
Based in
Monroe, LA 71202 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 49 movers in Monroe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Springfield to Monroe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a two-bedroom, $5,810 to $8,640 for a three-bedroom and $7,980 to $11,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Monroe from Springfield?

About 614 road miles (520 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Louisiana 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 Springfield to Monroe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $930 to $1,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,310. 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 Springfield–Monroe corridor.