Moving from Kentucky to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Louisville and Atlanta 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 miLouisville → Atlanta
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,679+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,791 people moved from Kentucky to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,535), and about 5,106 went the other way. Between Louisville and Atlanta 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. 56 movers based in Kentucky hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kentucky to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,791 people a year (±1,535), against about 5,106 (±1,679) from Georgia to Kentucky, so Georgia loses about 2,315 people a year on this exchange. Kentucky is the 25th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Georgia; Georgia took in about 266,166 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | DeKalb County | 804 ±1,234* |
| Fayette County | Newton County | 226 ±265* |
| Warren County | Carroll County | 141 ±181* |
| Jefferson County | Fulton County | 135 ±141* |
| Boyle County | Long County | 122 ±174* |
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.
Louisville to Atlanta, 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 Kentucky and Georgia.
Cost of moving from Kentucky to Georgia
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 Kentucky to Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington to Atlanta | ~346 mi | 1–3 days | $1,557 – $2,076 | $1,791 – $2,387 |
| Frankfort to Atlanta | ~360 mi | 1–3 days | $1,620 – $2,160 | $1,863 – $2,484 |
| Louisville to Atlanta | ~373 mi | 1–3 days | $1,679 – $2,238 | $1,930 – $2,574 |
| Lexington to Augusta | ~404 mi | 3–7 days | $1,818 – $2,424 | $2,091 – $2,788 |
| Frankfort to Augusta | ~425 mi | 3–7 days | $1,913 – $2,550 | $2,199 – $2,932 |
| Lexington to Columbus | ~447 mi | 3–7 days | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| Frankfort to Columbus | ~458 mi | 3–7 days | $2,061 – $2,748 | $2,370 – $3,160 |
| Louisville to Augusta | ~458 mi | 3–7 days | $2,061 – $2,748 | $2,370 – $3,160 |
| Louisville to Columbus | ~466 mi | 3–7 days | $2,097 – $2,796 | $2,412 – $3,215 |
| Lexington to Savannah | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Frankfort to Savannah | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Louisville to Savannah | ~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 Kentucky
23 of the 56 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 144 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 79 vehicle inspections (7.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 144 driver inspections (9.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Van LinesLexington, KY · USDOT 3406146 | 50 | 1 of 35 | 2 of 50 |
| My 3 Sons MovingWinchester, KY · USDOT 2934159 | 19 | 0 of 7 | 4 of 19 |
| DZ MovingLouisville, KY · USDOT 2393577 | 15 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Gray TransferLouisville, KY · USDOT 2571490 | 7 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 7 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of LouisvilleLouisville, KY · USDOT 2200587 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Mantra MoversLexington, KY · USDOT 4097785 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
155 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kentucky, 56 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kentucky directory ranks them. At the Georgia end, 695 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Georgia, moving costs in Georgia, or the reverse trip, Georgia to Kentucky. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kentucky
Kentucky to Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kentucky to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Louisville and Atlanta, 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 Kentucky and Georgia, distances run from 346 to 585 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kentucky to Georgia take?
Louisville to Atlanta 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 Kentucky to Georgia?
Yes. A move from Kentucky into Georgia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 155 listed movers based in Kentucky, 56 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kentucky.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kentucky to Georgia?
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 Kentucky to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,791 people (±1,535) moved from Kentucky to Georgia that year, against about 5,106 (±1,679) from Georgia to Kentucky. That makes Kentucky the 25th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.