Moving from Jackson, MS to Ann Arbor, MI
About 903 miles across a state line, from Mississippi 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 Jackson, MS to Ann Arbor, MI covers about 903 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,064 – $5,418 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 903 miles between Mississippi 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 $4,064 – $5,418 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Jackson to Ann Arbor
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,048 – $4,064 | $2,194 – $2,926 | $1,463 – $1,950 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,657 – $4,876 | $2,633 – $3,511 | $1,755 – $2,341 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,064 – $5,418 | $2,926 – $3,901 | $1,950 – $2,601 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,673 – $6,231 | $3,365 – $4,486 | $2,243 – $2,991 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,283 – $7,043 | $3,803 – $5,071 | $2,536 – $3,381 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,095 – $8,127 | $4,389 – $5,851 | $2,926 – $3,901 |
Transport only, for an estimated 903 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, Jackson to Ann Arbor
903 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,515. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,064 to $5,418, 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 Jackson to Ann Arbor
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Hinds County, MS to Washtenaw County, MI, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Hinds County mostly go to the counties listed below.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 260 people a year (±351) moving from Mississippi to Michigan and about 624 people a year (±592) from Michigan to Mississippi — a net gain for Mississippi of about 364 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rankin County, MS | 3,094 ±821 |
| Madison County, MS | 2,005 ±543 |
| Jackson County, MS | 796 ±540 |
| Henry County, GA | 371 ±357 |
| Jefferson County, AR | 340 ±357 |
| 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
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jackson (10 counting those licensed only inside Mississippi). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Movers LLCUSDOT 761377 | Jackson · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Atob Relocations LLCUSDOT 4509509 | Ridgeland · 9 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1925341 | Madison · 14 mi | 2 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| McClelland Moving Service IncUSDOT 846372 | Jackson · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Mighty Strong Movers LLCUSDOT 3002701 | Rigdeland · 9 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Khallid DawsonUSDOT 4351992 | Brandon · 17 mi | 1 truck | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
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 Mississippi 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 Jackson 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 903 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 Jackson
All routes from Jackson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Baton Rouge, LA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Jackson to Gulfport, MS | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Jackson to Memphis, TN | ~229 mi | $1,031 – $1,374 |
| Jackson to Houston, TX | ~412 mi | $1,854 – $2,472 |
| Jackson to Chicago, IL | ~789 mi | $3,551 – $4,734 |
| Jackson to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~795 mi | $3,578 – $4,770 |
| Jackson to Miami, FL | ~878 mi | $3,951 – $5,268 |
| Jackson to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,891 mi | $8,510 – $11,346 |
Also moving to Ann Arbor: from Detroit, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI.
Jackson to Ann Arbor moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jackson to Ann Arbor?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 903 miles cost about $3,048 – $4,064 for a studio, $4,064 – $5,418 for a two-bedroom home and $4,673 – $6,231 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jackson to Ann Arbor take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 Jackson to Ann Arbor?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,950 – $2,601 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,064 – $5,418 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,926 – $3,901.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jackson to Ann Arbor?
Yes. Jackson is in Mississippi and Ann Arbor is in Michigan, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Jackson 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.