Moving from Mississippi to Ohio
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Columbus it is about 774 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 661 to 1,018 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.
- ~774 miJackson → Columbus
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,483+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 880 people moved from Mississippi to Ohio in 2024 (Census estimate, ±650), and about 1,058 went the other way. Between Jackson and Columbus it is about 774 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,483 – $4,644 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Ohio
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 880 people a year (±650), against about 1,058 (±929) from Ohio to Mississippi, so Ohio loses about 178 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 37th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Ohio; Ohio took in about 197,890 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | Lucas County | 152 ±212* |
| Chickasaw County | Clark County | 126 ±174* |
| Hinds County | Lorain County | 107 ±173* |
| Harrison County | Montgomery County | 94 ±88 |
| Jackson County | Hamilton County | 87 ±132* |
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.
Jackson to Columbus, 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 Mississippi and Ohio.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Ohio
At about 774 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,483 – $4,644 for a two-bedroom home and $4,005 – $5,341 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,508 – $3,344; a freight trailer is $1,672 – $2,229.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,612 – $3,483 | $1,881 – $2,508 | $1,254 – $1,672 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,135 – $4,180 | $2,257 – $3,009 | $1,505 – $2,006 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,483 – $4,644 | $2,508 – $3,344 | $1,672 – $2,229 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,005 – $5,341 | $2,884 – $3,845 | $1,923 – $2,563 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,528 – $6,037 | $3,260 – $4,347 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,225 – $6,966 | $3,762 – $5,016 | $2,508 – $3,344 |
Transport only, for an estimated 774 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 Mississippi to Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Cincinnati | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| Jackson to Dayton | ~718 mi | 3–7 days | $3,231 – $4,308 | $3,716 – $4,954 |
| Gulfport to Cincinnati | ~766 mi | 3–7 days | $3,447 – $4,596 | $3,964 – $5,285 |
| Jackson to Columbus | ~774 mi | 3–7 days | $3,483 – $4,644 | $4,005 – $5,341 |
| Gulfport to Dayton | ~824 mi | 3–7 days | $3,708 – $4,944 | $4,264 – $5,686 |
| Jackson to Toledo | ~866 mi | 3–7 days | $3,897 – $5,196 | $4,482 – $5,975 |
| Gulfport to Columbus | ~870 mi | 3–7 days | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
| Jackson to Akron | ~901 mi | 3–7 days | $4,055 – $5,406 | $4,663 – $6,217 |
| Jackson to Cleveland | ~920 mi | 3–7 days | $4,140 – $5,520 | $4,761 – $6,348 |
| Gulfport to Toledo | ~978 mi | 3–7 days | $4,401 – $5,868 | $5,061 – $6,748 |
| Gulfport to Akron | ~994 mi | 3–7 days | $4,473 – $5,964 | $5,144 – $6,859 |
| Gulfport to Cleveland | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi directory ranks them. At the Ohio end, 390 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Ohio, moving costs in Ohio, or the reverse trip, Ohio to Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Ohio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Ohio?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Columbus, the distance is about 774 miles. From our model that is $3,483 – $4,644 for a two-bedroom home and $4,005 – $5,341 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,508 – $3,344 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,672 – $2,229. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Ohio, distances run from 661 to 1,018 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Ohio take?
Jackson to Columbus is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Mississippi to Ohio?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Ohio is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Ohio?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,672 – $2,229 for a two-bedroom home over 774 miles against $3,483 – $4,644 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,508 – $3,344, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Ohio each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 880 people (±650) moved from Mississippi to Ohio that year, against about 1,058 (±929) from Ohio to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 37th-largest source of new residents for Ohio among the states.