Winston-Salem, NC

Wichita, KS → Winston-Salem, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Wichita to Winston-Salem

About 1,120 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,670–$6,950, delivery in 3–7 days, 118 carriers on the Wichita side and 254 in Winston-Salem.

  • 1,120 miroad distance
  • 20 h 1 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,670–$6,9502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,120 miles (949 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 1 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
118 (74 interstate)
Movers at destination
254 (182 interstate)

Reverse: Winston-Salem → Wichita

The route from Wichita, KS to Winston-Salem, NC covers roughly 1,120 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,670 to $6,950 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 20 h 1 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 254 around Winston-Salem (182 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 Winston-Salem.

Wichita has a population of about 400,987 and Winston-Salem about 257,271. Wichita is considerably denser (2,454 people per square mile versus 1,881), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Wichita to Winston-Salem

Full-service estimate for 1,120 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,870 $2,280 $2,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,800 $3,420 $4,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,670 $5,700 $6,950
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,480 $9,120 $11,130
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,280 $12,540 $15,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,600–$2,260

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,970

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

Full-service mover

$4,670–$6,950

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 Wichita (origin)

Transport

Licensed interstate
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

Air Capitol Delivery & Whse

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

Two Men And A Truck

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

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

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

American Movers

Licensed interstate
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

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

All 118 movers in Wichita

Near Winston-Salem (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153372
MC
44538
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Purple Crow

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1005862
MC
749370
Based in
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Service First Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1326554
MC
517070
Based in
Winston Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Carr'S Freight Agent INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
597857
MC
288282
Based in
Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2252338
MC
768382
Based in
Winston Salem, NC 27103 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Fht

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1333696
MC
522525
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Rcw Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3174206
MC
121232
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Mos Enterprise INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2440551
MC
841908
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 254 movers in Winston-Salem

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wichita to Winston-Salem?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,870 to $2,780 for a studio, $2,800 to $4,170 for a one-bedroom, $4,670 to $6,950 for a two-bedroom, $7,480 to $11,130 for a three-bedroom and $10,280 to $15,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Winston-Salem from Wichita?

About 1,120 road miles (949 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 1 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 North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,970. 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–Winston-Salem corridor.