Lansing, MI

Warren, MI → Lansing, MI · Short-haul move

Movers from Warren to Lansing

About 94 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,420–$2,110, delivery in 1–2 days, 780 carriers on the Warren side and 152 in Lansing.

  • 94 miroad distance
  • 2 h 19 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,420–$2,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 94 miles (80 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 19 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Michigan)
Movers at origin
780 (334 interstate)
Movers at destination
152 (54 interstate)

Reverse: Lansing → Warren

The route from Warren, MI to Lansing, MI covers roughly 94 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 19 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,420 and $2,110, before packing or storage.

On the Warren side there are 780 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (334 of them authorized for interstate work), and 152 around Lansing (54 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 Lansing.

Warren has a population of about 137,138 and Lansing about 113,884. Warren is considerably denser (4,052 people per square mile versus 2,881), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Warren to Lansing

Full-service estimate for 94 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $810 $990 $1,210
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $920 $1,120 $1,360
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,420 $1,730 $2,110
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,110 $2,570 $3,140
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,050 $3,730 $4,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$250–$350

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

Portable container

$1,100–$1,620

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

Full-service mover

$1,420–$2,110

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 Warren (origin)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Universal

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465324
MC
852043
Based in
Harrison Township, MI 48045 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Miami Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3091915
MC
72427
Based in
Dearborn, MI 48126 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
82 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1339068
MC
515593
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1556061
MC
578193
Based in
Warren, MI 48091 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 780 movers in Warren

Near Lansing (destination)

Primetime Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4220939
MC
1631477
Based in
Okemos, MI 48864 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Pat Reilly Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1399146
MC
680382
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Janmac Expedited Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1196471
MC
477269
Based in
Lansing, MI 48917 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Alpha Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2117524
MC
738163
Based in
Williamston, MI 48895 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Two Men And A Truck Of Greater Lansing

Interstate carrier
USDOT
652129
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Sunrise K Ic Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2535712
MC
881706
Based in
Lansing, MI 48906 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Kingsley Moving Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1890987
MC
682343
Based in
Lansing, MI 48912 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Blue Springs Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4292165
MC
1670295
Based in
Lansing, MI 48910 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 152 movers in Lansing

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Warren to Lansing?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $810 to $1,210 for a studio, $920 to $1,360 for a one-bedroom, $1,420 to $2,110 for a two-bedroom, $2,110 to $3,140 for a three-bedroom and $3,050 to $4,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lansing from Warren?

About 94 road miles (80 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

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

No. Because both Warren and Lansing are in Michigan, 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 Warren to Lansing?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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 Warren–Lansing corridor.