Moving from Evansville, IN to Ann Arbor, MI
About 420 miles across a state line, from Indiana into Michigan, 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 Evansville, IN to Ann Arbor, MI covers about 420 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,890 – $2,520 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 45 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 420 miles between Indiana and Michigan, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $1,890 – $2,520 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Evansville to Ann Arbor
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,418 – $1,890 | $1,021 – $1,361 | $680 – $907 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,225 – $1,633 | $816 – $1,089 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,890 – $2,520 | $1,361 – $1,814 | $907 – $1,210 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,173 – $2,898 | $1,565 – $2,087 | $1,043 – $1,391 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,457 – $3,276 | $1,769 – $2,359 | $1,179 – $1,572 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,835 – $3,780 | $2,041 – $2,722 | $1,361 – $1,814 |
Transport only, for an estimated 420 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, Evansville to Ann Arbor
420 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,100. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,890 to $2,520, 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 Evansville to Ann Arbor
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 45 people a year (±72) moved from Vanderburgh County, IN, home to Evansville, to Washtenaw County, MI, home to Ann Arbor. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 2 people a year (±4). Movers from Vanderburgh County make up 0.1% of the 34,209 people a year who moved into Washtenaw County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 8,855 people a year (±1,871) moving from Indiana to Michigan and about 7,283 people a year (±1,726) from Michigan to Indiana — a net gain for Michigan of about 1,572 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Warrick County, IN | 1,326 ±341 |
| Vigo County, IN | 986 ±350 |
| Posey County, IN | 436 ±183 |
| Daviess County, KY | 381 ±269 |
| Graham County, AZ | 294 ±359 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 6,351 ±753 |
| Oakland County, MI | 3,405 ±506 |
| Cook County, IL | 962 ±198 |
| Ingham County, MI | 800 ±223 |
| Livingston County, MI | 796 ±269 |
Licensed movers at each end
10 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Evansville (18 counting those licensed only inside Indiana). 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 25.1% of their 889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Van Lines IncUSDOT 125550 | Evansville · 4 mi | 2,731 trucks | 1,609 | 25.1% of 888 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3675581 | Evansville · 4 mi | 7 trucks | 1 | — |
| Kinder Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 213081 | Evansville · 7 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Shetler Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 761091 | Evansville · 4 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Pat Hayden Moving LLCUSDOT 644558 | Owensboro · 24 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Kinder Moving & StorageUSDOT 718298 | Evansville · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Ann Arbor end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor: Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations (Dearborn, 245 trucks), Imlach Movers Inc (Trenton, 45 trucks), Morse Moving & Storage Inc (Romulus, 43 trucks), Rose Moving & Storage (Canton, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Indiana into Michigan, 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 Evansville to Ann Arbor
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 420 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Ann Arbor
A local move inside Ann Arbor later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Ann Arbor are Detroit (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 52 mi), Lansing (about 60 mi).
Other routes from Evansville
All routes from Evansville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville to Louisville, KY | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Evansville to Indianapolis, IN | ~170 mi | $765 – $1,020 |
| Evansville to Mobile, AL | ~587 mi | $2,642 – $3,522 |
| Evansville to Houston, TX | ~842 mi | $3,789 – $5,052 |
Also moving to Ann Arbor: from Detroit, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI.
Evansville to Ann Arbor moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Evansville to Ann Arbor?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 420 miles cost about $1,418 – $1,890 for a studio, $1,890 – $2,520 for a two-bedroom home and $2,173 – $2,898 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Evansville to Ann Arbor take?
The drive is about 8 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Evansville to Ann Arbor?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $907 – $1,210 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,890 – $2,520 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,361 – $1,814.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Evansville to Ann Arbor?
Yes. Evansville is in Indiana and Ann Arbor is in Michigan, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 10 listed movers within 30 miles of Evansville hold it.
How many people move from Evansville to Ann Arbor each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 45 people a year (margin of error ±72) moved from Vanderburgh County, which contains Evansville, to Washtenaw County, which contains Ann Arbor.
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.