Moving from Mobile, AL to Jackson, MS
About 196 miles across a state line, from Alabama into Mississippi, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Mobile, AL to Jackson, MS covers about 196 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $882 – $1,176 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 379 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 196 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $882 – $1,176. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Mobile to Jackson
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $662 – $882 | $476 – $635 | $318 – $423 |
| 1 bedroom | $794 – $1,058 | $572 – $762 | $381 – $508 |
| 2 bedrooms | $882 – $1,176 | $635 – $847 | $423 – $564 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,014 – $1,352 | $730 – $974 | $487 – $649 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,147 – $1,529 | $826 – $1,101 | $550 – $734 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,323 – $1,764 | $953 – $1,270 | $635 – $847 |
Transport only, for an estimated 196 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Mobile to Jackson
196 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $980. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $882 to $1,176, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Mobile to Jackson
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 379 people a year (±315) moved from Mobile County, AL, home to Mobile, to Hinds County, MS, home to Jackson. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Mobile County make up 3.0% of the 12,794 people a year who moved into Hinds County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 8,215 people a year (±3,035) moving from Alabama to Mississippi and about 7,574 people a year (±2,264) from Mississippi to Alabama — a net gain for Mississippi of about 641 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, AL | 1,247 ±751 |
| Baldwin County, AL | 1,173 ±462 |
| Jefferson County, AL | 770 ±274 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 722 ±367 |
| Livingston Parish, LA | 663 ±678 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Madison County, MS | 1,987 ±534 |
| Rankin County, MS | 1,389 ±512 |
| Harrison County, MS | 597 ±343 |
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 493 ±574 |
| Yazoo County, MS | 490 ±351 |
Licensed movers at each end
18 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Mobile (32 counting those licensed only inside Alabama). 8 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 18.2% of their 44 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port City Transfer LLCUSDOT 3324282 | Irvington · 19 mi | 17 trucks | 41 | 18.9% of 37 |
| Eastern Shore Transfer IncUSDOT 2644092 | Spanish Fort · 10 mi | 6 trucks | 5 | 100.0% of 1 |
| J & W Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 163932 | Mobile · 6 mi | 4 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Teague Brothers Transfer and Storage Company IncUSDOT 295775 | Theodore · 14 mi | 4 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 3579426 | Daphne · 12 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| DND Logistics and Moving LLCUSDOT 4119095 | Mobile · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Jackson end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Jackson: Affordable Movers LLC (Jackson, 2 trucks), Atob Relocations LLC (Ridgeland, 2 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Madison, 2 trucks), D & M Mover LLC (Jackson, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Alabama into Mississippi, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Mobile to Jackson
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 196 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Jackson
A local move inside Jackson later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $705 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,290 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Jackson are Baton Rouge (about 164 mi), Gulfport (about 173 mi), New Orleans (about 189 mi).
Other routes from Mobile
All routes from Mobile, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile to Montgomery, AL | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Mobile to Birmingham, AL | ~243 mi | $1,094 – $1,458 |
| Mobile to Tallahassee, FL | ~262 mi | $1,179 – $1,572 |
| Mobile to Huntsville, AL | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| Mobile to Augusta, GA | ~471 mi | $2,120 – $2,826 |
| Mobile to Greenville, SC | ~508 mi | $2,286 – $3,048 |
| Mobile to Houston, TX | ~515 mi | $2,318 – $3,090 |
| Mobile to Miami, FL | ~683 mi | $3,074 – $4,098 |
Also moving to Jackson: from Baton Rouge, LA, from Gulfport, MS, from New Orleans, LA, from Memphis, TN.
Mobile to Jackson moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mobile to Jackson?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 196 miles cost about $662 – $882 for a studio, $882 – $1,176 for a two-bedroom home and $1,014 – $1,352 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Mobile to Jackson take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mobile to Jackson?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $423 – $564 for a two-bedroom home, against $882 – $1,176 with full-service movers; a moving container is $635 – $847.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Mobile to Jackson?
Yes. Mobile is in Alabama and Jackson is in Mississippi, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 18 listed movers within 30 miles of Mobile hold it.
How many people move from Mobile to Jackson each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 379 people a year (margin of error ±315) moved from Mobile County, which contains Mobile, to Hinds County, which contains Jackson.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.