Wichita, KS → Suffolk, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Wichita to Suffolk

About 1,345 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,420–$8,070, delivery in 3–7 days, 118 carriers on the Wichita side and 101 in Suffolk.

1,345 miroad distance
23 h 53 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,420–$8,0702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Wichita, Kansas
To: Suffolk, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 1,345 miles (1,140 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 53 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 118 (74 interstate)
Movers at destination: 101 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Suffolk → Wichita

Suffolk sits about 1,345 miles east of Wichita, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Virginia 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 $5,420 to $8,070 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 53 min.

On the Wichita side there are 118 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (74 of them authorized for interstate work), and 101 around Suffolk (62 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 Suffolk.

Wichita has a population of about 400,987 and Suffolk about 104,699. Wichita is considerably denser (2,454 people per square mile versus 236), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Wichita to Suffolk

Full-service estimate for 1,345 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,170	$2,650	$3,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,250	$3,970	$4,840
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,420	$6,610	$8,070
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,680	$10,580	$12,910
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,930	$14,550	$17,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,830–$2,590

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

Portable container

$2,220–$3,270

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

Full-service mover

$5,420–$8,070

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Wichita (origin)

Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Prestige Services LLC

USDOT: 4294755
MC: 1671693
Based in: Wichita, KS 67205 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8,290 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (316) 871-7214 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air Capitol Delivery & Whse

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Air Capitol Delivery & Warehouse LLC

USDOT: 896370
MC: 389874
Based in: Park City, KS 67204 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (316) 491-5758 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hamilton Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 472800
MC: 250889
Based in: Valley Center, KS 67147 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (316) 755-3050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Moving Oz LLC

USDOT: 2277955
MC: 796879
Based in: Wichita, KS 67212 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (316) 558-5588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Garcia Trucken LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1741702
MC: 820041
Based in: Haysville, KS 67060 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (316) 648-1673 Route Verify on FMCSA

King'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 957078
MC: 496214
Based in: Wichita, KS 67216 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (316) 524-9191 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: American Movers LLC

USDOT: 1698749
MC: 946526
Based in: Wichita, KS 67213 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (316) 409-2846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morris Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2067901
MC: 731338
Based in: Goddard, KS 67052 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (316) 993-7780 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 118 movers in Wichita

Near Suffolk (destination)

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1581633
MC: 585658
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunston Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3487944
MC: 1197065
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (747) 745-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Caesar Pence LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3706951
MC: 1299418
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (757) 478-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fttcorp

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fast Track Transport Corporation

USDOT: 3198730
MC: 158206
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (757) 343-9863 Route Verify on FMCSA

Touch Of Heart Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loving Hearts LLC

USDOT: 3815877
MC: 1378947
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (757) 371-5416 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Wiggins & Sons Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2833489
MC: 955317
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (757) 617-5278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ozone Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3512697
MC: 1163242
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23434 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 752-7035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yellow Dog Trucking Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3246793
MC: 1020943
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23321 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (757) 472-5337 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 101 movers in Suffolk

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wichita to Suffolk?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,170 to $3,230 for a studio, $3,250 to $4,840 for a one-bedroom, $5,420 to $8,070 for a two-bedroom, $8,680 to $12,910 for a three-bedroom and $11,930 to $17,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Suffolk from Wichita?

About 1,345 road miles (1,140 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Virginia 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 Wichita to Suffolk?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,830 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,270. 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 Wichita–Suffolk corridor.