Popular Moving Routes in Ohio
208 routes out of 6 Ohio cities, priced by home size from one published model: 14 that stay inside the state, 176 that leave it, and a page for Ohio to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 6Cities covered
- 208Routes priced
- 398Licensed movers based here
- $465+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of Ohio costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $39 to $49 per mover per hour. We price 208 routes from 6 Ohio cities.
Ohio cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Ohio, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Ohio
Every pair of Ohio cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Ohio, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron to Cleveland | ~35 mi | < 1 hr | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Cincinnati to Dayton | ~58 mi | 1 hr | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Columbus to Dayton | ~75 mi | 1 hr | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Cleveland to Toledo | ~112 mi | 2 hr | $504 – $672 | $580 – $773 |
| Cincinnati to Columbus | ~117 mi | 2 hr | $527 – $702 | $605 – $807 |
| Akron to Columbus | ~128 mi | 2 hr | $576 – $768 | $662 – $883 |
| Columbus to Toledo | ~140 mi | 3 hr | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Cleveland to Columbus | ~147 mi | 3 hr | $662 – $882 | $761 – $1,014 |
| Dayton to Toledo | ~156 mi | 3 hr | $702 – $936 | $807 – $1,076 |
| Akron to Dayton | ~195 mi | 4 hr | $878 – $1,170 | $1,009 – $1,345 |
| Cleveland to Dayton | ~206 mi | 4 hr | $927 – $1,236 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| Cincinnati to Toledo | ~214 mi | 4 hr | $963 – $1,284 | $1,107 – $1,477 |
| Akron to Cincinnati | ~244 mi | 4 hr | $1,098 – $1,464 | $1,263 – $1,684 |
| Cincinnati to Cleveland | ~259 mi | 5 hr | $1,166 – $1,554 | $1,340 – $1,787 |
Leaving Ohio: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland to New York City, NY | ~471 mi | 3–7 days | $2,120 – $2,826 | $2,437 – $3,250 |
| Columbus to New York City, NY | ~555 mi | 3–7 days | $2,498 – $3,330 | $2,872 – $3,830 |
| Cincinnati to New York City, NY | ~662 mi | 3–7 days | $2,979 – $3,972 | $3,426 – $4,568 |
| Cincinnati to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,207 mi | 7–14 days | $9,932 – $13,242 | $11,421 – $15,228 |
| Columbus to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,301 mi | 7–14 days | $10,355 – $13,806 | $11,908 – $15,877 |
| Cleveland to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,384 mi | 7–14 days | $10,728 – $14,304 | $12,337 – $16,450 |
| Toledo to Chicago, IL | ~246 mi | 1–3 days | $1,107 – $1,476 | $1,273 – $1,697 |
| Dayton to Chicago, IL | ~268 mi | 1–3 days | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Cincinnati to Chicago, IL | ~294 mi | 1–3 days | $1,323 – $1,764 | $1,521 – $2,029 |
| Columbus to Chicago, IL | ~321 mi | 1–3 days | $1,445 – $1,926 | $1,661 – $2,215 |
| Cleveland to Chicago, IL | ~358 mi | 1–3 days | $1,611 – $2,148 | $1,853 – $2,470 |
| Cincinnati to Dallas, TX | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Dayton to Dallas, TX | ~992 mi | 3–7 days | $4,464 – $5,952 | $5,134 – $6,845 |
| Columbus to Dallas, TX | ~1,064 mi | 3–7 days | $4,788 – $6,384 | $5,506 – $7,342 |
| Columbus to Houston, TX | ~1,157 mi | 3–7 days | $5,207 – $6,942 | $5,987 – $7,983 |
Ohio to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Ohio's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Ohio.
What moving from Ohio costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Ohio moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Ohio lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Ohio moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Ohio?
Across town it is hourly: about $39 to $49 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $465 – $761. Between Ohio cities we price 14 pairs, from Akron to Cleveland at about 35 miles ($465 – $761 for two bedrooms) to Cincinnati to Cleveland at about 259 miles ($1,166 – $1,554).
How much does it cost to move out of Ohio?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is West Virginia at about 155 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 5,250. Every Ohio-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Ohio regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Ohio is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Ohio?
398 household-goods carriers based in Ohio are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.