Sugar Land, TX → Evansville, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Sugar Land to Evansville

About 876 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,140–$6,160, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,180 carriers on the Sugar Land side and 120 in Evansville.

876 miroad distance
15 h 48 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,140–$6,1602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sugar Land, Texas
To: Evansville, Indiana
Road distance: ≈ 876 miles (743 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 48 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,180 (498 interstate)
Movers at destination: 120 (81 interstate)

Reverse: Evansville → Sugar Land

Evansville sits about 876 miles northeast of Sugar Land, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Indiana 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 $4,140 to $6,160 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 15 h 48 min.

On the Sugar Land side there are 1,180 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (498 of them authorized for interstate work), and 120 around Evansville (81 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 Evansville.

Sugar Land has a population of about 107,726 and Evansville about 116,176. The two cities have comparable density (2,741 and 2,475 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Indiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Sugar Land to Evansville

Full-service estimate for 876 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,660	$2,020	$2,470
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,490	$3,030	$3,700
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,140	$5,050	$6,160
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,630	$8,080	$9,860
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,110	$11,110	$13,560

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,200–$1,690

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

Portable container

$1,800–$2,650

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

Full-service mover

$4,140–$6,160

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 Sugar Land (origin)

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2544062
MC: 10575
Based in: Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (713) 935-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

3 Men Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: 3 Men Movers LTD

USDOT: 1914113
MC: 685878
Based in: Houston, TX 77074 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 95 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (713) 333-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadrunner Dedicated Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2443733
MC: 843742
Based in: Houston, TX 77035 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 69 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (832) 613-9202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunshine Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3061153
MC: 55323
Based in: Sugar Land, TX 77478 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (713) 303-0587 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jd Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2399905
MC: 822597
Based in: Fresno, TX 77545 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (877) 630-5449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lrb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1736170
MC: 635958
Based in: Houston, TX 77085 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (713) 255-2183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Featherlite Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2820143
MC: 940290
Based in: Richmond, TX 77407 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (214) 687-8317 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hepta Run INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1168426
MC: 469196
Based in: Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (713) 780-4006 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,180 movers in Sugar Land

Near Evansville (destination)

Atlas Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 125550
MC: 130921
Based in: Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,731 trucks, 2,351 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 638-9797 Route Verify on FMCSA

Walt'S Drive-A-Way Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 70728
MC: 126717
Based in: Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 116 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (812) 602-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Berry Freightlines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Letica Resources INC

USDOT: 146102
MC: 163079
Based in: Evansville, IN 47710 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (248) 608-2181 Route Verify on FMCSA

Meisler Trailer Rentals LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1417829
MC: 536521
Based in: Evansville, IN 47715 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (812) 425-5741 Route Verify on FMCSA

O'Bryan Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 273707
MC: 252370
Based in: Newburgh, IN 47630 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (812) 853-8904 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Macer Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2641533
MC: 920652
Based in: Evansville, IN 47713 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (812) 425-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Evansville Movers LLC

USDOT: 3675581
MC: 1276291
Based in: Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (616) 426-9689 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kinder Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 213081
MC: 160782
Based in: Evansville, IN 47720 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (812) 422-1998 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in Evansville

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Evansville if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sugar Land to Evansville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,470 for a studio, $2,490 to $3,700 for a one-bedroom, $4,140 to $6,160 for a two-bedroom, $6,630 to $9,860 for a three-bedroom and $9,110 to $13,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Evansville from Sugar Land?

About 876 road miles (743 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 48 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 Texas into Indiana 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 Sugar Land to Evansville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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 Sugar Land–Evansville corridor.