Wasilla, AK

Topeka, KS → Wasilla, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Topeka to Wasilla

About 3,215 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,130–$13,580, delivery in 7–14 days, 37 carriers on the Topeka side and 49 in Wasilla.

  • 3,215 miroad distance
  • 56 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,130–$13,5802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,215 miles (2,724 straight-line)
Drive time
56 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
37 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
49 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Wasilla → Topeka

Moving from Topeka to Wasilla is a cross-country move of roughly 3,215 road miles, heading northwest from Kansas to Alaska.

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 $9,130 to $13,580 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 56 hours (7 driving days).

On the Topeka side there are 37 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 49 around Wasilla (6 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 Wasilla.

Topeka has a population of about 125,795 and Wasilla about 11,000. Topeka is considerably denser (2,062 people per square mile versus 730), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Topeka to Wasilla

Full-service estimate for 3,215 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,650 $4,450 $5,430
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,480 $6,680 $8,150
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,130 $11,130 $13,580
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,600 $17,810 $21,730
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,080 $24,490 $29,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,500–$6,360

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

Portable container

$3,890–$5,720

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

Full-service mover

$9,130–$13,580

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 Topeka (origin)

Savannah Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
684806
MC
318425
Based in
Topeka, KS 66618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Johnson Storage & Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2269408
MC
774930
Based in
Topeka, KS 66608 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3286258
MC
1425657
Based in
Topeka, KS 66609 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Tmw Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3635353
MC
1247092
Based in
Topeka, KS 66612 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3563094
MC
1197430
Based in
Topeka, KS 66618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Marty Grist Demolition

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
948131
MC
406456
Based in
Topeka, KS 66609 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Techno Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2478715
MC
939555
Based in
Topeka, KS 66614 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Jbt Williams

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4521199
MC
1791387
Based in
Topeka, KS 66604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 37 movers in Topeka

Near Wasilla (destination)

Wolverine Supply INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1655110
MC
1792360
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Ace Towing And Recovery

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1715813
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Steel Creek Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3514154
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Patriot Logistics Ak LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4288655
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Fubar Equipment LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1633017
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Structure Relocation

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1640866
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Alaska Transportation Equipment Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2445510
MC
843873
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

C C Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1104976
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 49 movers in Wasilla

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Topeka to Wasilla?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,650 to $5,430 for a studio, $5,480 to $8,150 for a one-bedroom, $9,130 to $13,580 for a two-bedroom, $14,600 to $21,730 for a three-bedroom and $20,080 to $29,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wasilla from Topeka?

About 3,215 road miles (2,724 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 56 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Kansas into Alaska 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 Topeka to Wasilla?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,500 to $6,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,890 to $5,720. 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 Topeka–Wasilla corridor.