Moving from Georgia to Kentucky
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Louisville it is about 373 miles and about 7 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 346 to 585 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~373 miAtlanta → Louisville
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,679+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 5,106 people moved from Georgia to Kentucky in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,679), and about 2,791 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Louisville it is about 373 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,679 – $2,238 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Kentucky
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,106 people a year (±1,679), against about 2,791 (±1,535) from Kentucky to Georgia, so Kentucky gains about 2,315 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 6th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Kentucky; Kentucky took in about 95,452 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Spalding County | Jefferson County | 211 ±221* |
| DeKalb County | Jefferson County | 174 ±127 |
| Muscogee County | Meade County | 158 ±169* |
| Gwinnett County | Jefferson County | 157 ±166* |
| Clayton County | Bullitt County | 156 ±192* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Atlanta to Louisville, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Georgia and Kentucky.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Kentucky
At about 373 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,679 – $2,238 for a two-bedroom home and $1,930 – $2,574 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,209 – $1,611; a freight trailer is $806 – $1,074.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,259 – $1,679 | $906 – $1,209 | $604 – $806 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,511 – $2,014 | $1,088 – $1,450 | $725 – $967 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,679 – $2,238 | $1,209 – $1,611 | $806 – $1,074 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,930 – $2,574 | $1,390 – $1,853 | $927 – $1,235 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,182 – $2,909 | $1,571 – $2,095 | $1,047 – $1,397 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,518 – $3,357 | $1,813 – $2,417 | $1,209 – $1,611 |
Transport only, for an estimated 373 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.
City-to-city routes from Georgia to Kentucky
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Lexington | ~346 mi | 1–3 days | $1,557 – $2,076 | $1,791 – $2,387 |
| Atlanta to Frankfort | ~360 mi | 1–3 days | $1,620 – $2,160 | $1,863 – $2,484 |
| Atlanta to Louisville | ~373 mi | 1–3 days | $1,679 – $2,238 | $1,930 – $2,574 |
| Augusta to Lexington | ~404 mi | 3–7 days | $1,818 – $2,424 | $2,091 – $2,788 |
| Augusta to Frankfort | ~425 mi | 3–7 days | $1,913 – $2,550 | $2,199 – $2,932 |
| Columbus to Lexington | ~447 mi | 3–7 days | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| Augusta to Louisville | ~458 mi | 3–7 days | $2,061 – $2,748 | $2,370 – $3,160 |
| Columbus to Frankfort | ~458 mi | 3–7 days | $2,061 – $2,748 | $2,370 – $3,160 |
| Columbus to Louisville | ~466 mi | 3–7 days | $2,097 – $2,796 | $2,412 – $3,215 |
| Savannah to Lexington | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Savannah to Frankfort | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Savannah to Louisville | ~585 mi | 3–7 days | $2,633 – $3,510 | $3,027 – $4,037 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Georgia
134 of the 222 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 221 vehicle inspections (9.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 142 of 599 driver inspections (23.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Power Moving LLCAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3840355 | 54 | 1 of 29 | 10 of 54 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncMarietta, GA · USDOT 1942465 | 26 | 0 of 6 | 5 of 26 |
| Out of State MovingAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3528157 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 22 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 797586 | 20 | 0 of 11 | 0 of 20 |
| Bulldog Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 1187702 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 16 |
| Atlanta Miracle Movers LLCGrayson, GA · USDOT 2568757 | 16 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 16 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
695 listed household-goods carriers are based in Georgia, 222 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Georgia directory ranks them. At the Kentucky end, 155 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Kentucky, moving costs in Kentucky, or the reverse trip, Kentucky to Georgia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Georgia
Georgia to Kentucky moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Kentucky?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Louisville, the distance is about 373 miles. From our model that is $1,679 – $2,238 for a two-bedroom home and $1,930 – $2,574 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,209 – $1,611 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $806 – $1,074. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Georgia and Kentucky, distances run from 346 to 585 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Kentucky take?
Atlanta to Louisville is about 7 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Georgia to Kentucky?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Kentucky is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 695 listed movers based in Georgia, 222 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Georgia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Georgia to Kentucky?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $806 – $1,074 for a two-bedroom home over 373 miles against $1,679 – $2,238 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,209 – $1,611, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Kentucky each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,106 people (±1,679) moved from Georgia to Kentucky that year, against about 2,791 (±1,535) from Kentucky to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 6th-largest source of new residents for Kentucky among the states.