Moving from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KY
About 117 miles across a state line, from Indiana into Kentucky, 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 Louisville, KY covers about 117 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $527 – $702 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 119 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 117 miles, about 2 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 $527 – $702. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Evansville to Louisville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $474 – $632 | $341 – $455 | $227 – $303 |
| 2 bedrooms | $527 – $702 | $379 – $505 | $253 – $337 |
| 3 bedrooms | $605 – $807 | $436 – $581 | $291 – $388 |
| 4 bedrooms | $684 – $913 | $493 – $657 | $329 – $438 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $790 – $1,053 | $569 – $758 | $379 – $505 |
Transport only, for an estimated 117 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 Louisville
117 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $585. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $527 to $702, 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 Louisville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 119 people a year (±68) moved from Vanderburgh County, IN, home to Evansville, to Jefferson County, KY, home to Louisville. Going the other way: about 24 people a year (±30). Movers from Vanderburgh County make up 0.4% of the 32,231 people a year who moved into Jefferson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,756 people a year (±1,564) moving from Indiana to Kentucky and about 10,166 people a year (±2,125) from Kentucky to Indiana — a net gain for Indiana of about 2,410 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 |
|---|---|
| Bullitt County, KY | 1,947 ±573 |
| Hardin County, KY | 1,825 ±703 |
| Fayette County, KY | 1,698 ±323 |
| Clark County, IN | 1,244 ±377 |
| Oldham County, KY | 1,162 ±281 |
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 Louisville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Louisville: Cardinal Moving LLC (Louisville, 22 trucks), J J Carter & Son Moving & Storage Inc (Louisville, 17 trucks), Conrad Brothers Moving and Storage (Corydon, 16 trucks), Gray Transfer (Louisville, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Indiana into Kentucky, 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 Louisville
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 117 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 Louisville
A local move inside Louisville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $505 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Louisville are Frankfort (about 56 mi), Lexington (about 82 mi), Cincinnati (about 104 mi).
Other routes from Evansville
All routes from Evansville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville to Indianapolis, IN | ~170 mi | $765 – $1,020 |
| Evansville to Ann Arbor, MI | ~420 mi | $1,890 – $2,520 |
| Evansville to Mobile, AL | ~587 mi | $2,642 – $3,522 |
| Evansville to Houston, TX | ~842 mi | $3,789 – $5,052 |
Also moving to Louisville: from Frankfort, KY, from Lexington, KY, from Cincinnati, OH, from Indianapolis, IN.
Evansville to Louisville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Evansville to Louisville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 117 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $527 – $702 for a two-bedroom home and $605 – $807 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Evansville to Louisville take?
The drive is about 2 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 Evansville to Louisville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $253 – $337 for a two-bedroom home, against $527 – $702 with full-service movers; a moving container is $379 – $505.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Evansville to Louisville?
Yes. Evansville is in Indiana and Louisville is in Kentucky, 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 Louisville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 119 people a year (margin of error ±68) moved from Vanderburgh County, which contains Evansville, to Jefferson County, which contains Louisville.
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.