Moving from Evansville, IN to Mobile, AL
About 587 miles across a state line, from Indiana into Alabama, 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 Mobile, AL covers about 587 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,642 – $3,522 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 587 miles between Indiana and Alabama, 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 $2,642 – $3,522 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Evansville to Mobile
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,981 – $2,642 | $1,426 – $1,902 | $951 – $1,268 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,377 – $3,170 | $1,712 – $2,282 | $1,141 – $1,522 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,642 – $3,522 | $1,902 – $2,536 | $1,268 – $1,691 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,038 – $4,050 | $2,187 – $2,916 | $1,458 – $1,944 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,434 – $4,579 | $2,472 – $3,297 | $1,648 – $2,198 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,962 – $5,283 | $2,853 – $3,804 | $1,902 – $2,536 |
Transport only, for an estimated 587 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 Mobile
587 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,935. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,642 to $3,522, 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 Mobile
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Vanderburgh County, IN to Mobile County, AL, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Vanderburgh County mostly go to the counties listed below.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,904 people a year (±936) moving from Indiana to Alabama and about 1,933 people a year (±1,062) from Alabama to Indiana — a net gain for Indiana of about 29 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 |
|---|---|
| Baldwin County, AL | 1,154 ±330 |
| Madison County, AL | 565 ±194 |
| Lee County, AL | 490 ±469 |
| Montgomery County, AL | 406 ±286 |
| Cumberland County, NC | 267 ±328 |
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 Mobile end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Mobile: Port City Transfer LLC (Irvington, 17 trucks), Alabama Relocation Services Inc (Mobile, 8 trucks), Eastern Shore Transfer Inc (Spanish Fort, 6 trucks), Allied Van Lines (Theodore, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Indiana into Alabama, 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 Mobile
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 587 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Mobile
A local move inside Mobile later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Mobile are Gulfport (about 77 mi), New Orleans (about 153 mi), Montgomery (about 181 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 Ann Arbor, MI | ~420 mi | $1,890 – $2,520 |
| Evansville to Houston, TX | ~842 mi | $3,789 – $5,052 |
Also moving to Mobile: from Gulfport, MS, from Montgomery, AL, from Birmingham, AL, from Huntsville, AL.
Evansville to Mobile moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Evansville to Mobile?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 587 miles cost about $1,981 – $2,642 for a studio, $2,642 – $3,522 for a two-bedroom home and $3,038 – $4,050 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Evansville to Mobile take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving), 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 Mobile?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,268 – $1,691 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,642 – $3,522 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,902 – $2,536.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Evansville to Mobile?
Yes. Evansville is in Indiana and Mobile is in Alabama, 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.
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.