Moving from Indianapolis, IN to Evansville, IN
About 170 miles inside Indiana. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Indiana, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Indianapolis, IN to Evansville, IN covers about 170 miles and is a move within Indiana. Full-service movers cost $765 – $1,020 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 692 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 170 miles, about 3 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 $765 – $1,020. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Indiana
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Indianapolis to Evansville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $574 – $765 | $413 – $551 | $275 – $367 |
| 1 bedroom | $689 – $918 | $496 – $661 | $330 – $441 |
| 2 bedrooms | $765 – $1,020 | $551 – $734 | $367 – $490 |
| 3 bedrooms | $880 – $1,173 | $633 – $845 | $422 – $563 |
| 4 bedrooms | $995 – $1,326 | $716 – $955 | $477 – $636 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,148 – $1,530 | $826 – $1,102 | $551 – $734 |
Transport only, for an estimated 170 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, Indianapolis to Evansville
170 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $850. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $765 to $1,020, 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 Indianapolis to Evansville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 692 people a year (±250) moved from Marion County, IN, home to Indianapolis, to Vanderburgh County, IN, home to Evansville. Going the other way: about 188 people a year (±126). Movers from Marion County make up 5.5% of the 12,539 people a year who moved into Vanderburgh County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Hamilton County, IN | 6,441 ±1,127 |
| Johnson County, IN | 4,331 ±948 |
| Hendricks County, IN | 4,323 ±1,012 |
| Monroe County, IN | 2,708 ±543 |
| Morgan County, IN | 1,835 ±628 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Warrick County, IN | 1,531 ±388 |
| Gibson County, IN | 1,155 ±500 |
| Posey County, IN | 820 ±401 |
| Marion County, IN | 692 ±250 |
| Pinellas County, FL | 522 ±508 |
Licensed movers at each end
62 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Indianapolis. 22 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.0% of their 641 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton World Wide MovingUSDOT 70719 | Indianapolis · 10 mi | 767 trucks | 688 | 21.7% of 405 |
| Joyce Van Lines IncUSDOT 247771 | Indianapolis · 6 mi | 87 trucks | 58 | 10.8% of 37 |
| Fastmover Express IncUSDOT 3701508 | Fishers · 16 mi | 80 trucks | 195 | 20.6% of 102 |
| WS Thomas Transfer LLCUSDOT 2093310 | Greenfield · 21 mi | 63 trucks | 98 | 27.1% of 59 |
| Planes Moving and Storage of Indianapolis IncUSDOT 1415648 | Indianapolis · 6 mi | 41 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Okkji Transfer LLCUSDOT 2270536 | Noblesville · 24 mi | 31 trucks | 45 | 42.1% of 19 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Evansville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Evansville: Atlas Van Lines Inc (Evansville, 2,731 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Evansville, 7 trucks), Kinder Moving & Storage Inc (Evansville, 6 trucks), Wagemann Moving & Hauling (Evansville, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Indiana, so Indiana rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Indiana licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Indiana, so your protection on this 170-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Indianapolis to Evansville
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 170 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 Evansville
A local move inside Evansville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $485 – $789 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,452 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Evansville are Louisville (about 117 mi), Nashville (about 154 mi), Indianapolis (about 170 mi).
Other routes from Indianapolis
All routes from Indianapolis, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis to Cincinnati, OH | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Indianapolis to Fort Wayne, IN | ~123 mi | $554 – $738 |
| Indianapolis to Louisville, KY | ~125 mi | $563 – $750 |
| Indianapolis to Frankfort, KY | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Indianapolis to Lexington, KY | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Indianapolis to Chicago, IL | ~192 mi | $864 – $1,152 |
| Indianapolis to Columbus, OH | ~196 mi | $882 – $1,176 |
| Indianapolis to Ann Arbor, MI | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
Also moving to Evansville: from Knoxville, TN, from Saint Petersburg, FL, from Albuquerque, NM, from Las Vegas, NV.
Indianapolis to Evansville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indianapolis to Evansville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 170 miles cost about $574 – $765 for a studio, $765 – $1,020 for a two-bedroom home and $880 – $1,173 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Indianapolis to Evansville take?
The drive is about 3 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 Indianapolis to Evansville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $367 – $490 for a two-bedroom home, against $765 – $1,020 with full-service movers; a moving container is $551 – $734.
Is Indianapolis to Evansville an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Indiana, so the move is regulated by Indiana rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Indiana requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Indianapolis to Evansville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 692 people a year (margin of error ±250) moved from Marion County, which contains Indianapolis, to Vanderburgh County, which contains Evansville.
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.