Moving from Akron, OH to Detroit, MI
About 136 miles across a state line, from Ohio 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 Akron, OH to Detroit, MI covers about 136 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $612 – $816 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 39 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 136 miles, about 2 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 $612 – $816. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Akron to Detroit
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $459 – $612 | $330 – $441 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $551 – $734 | $397 – $529 | $264 – $353 |
| 2 bedrooms | $612 – $816 | $441 – $588 | $294 – $392 |
| 3 bedrooms | $704 – $938 | $507 – $676 | $338 – $450 |
| 4 bedrooms | $796 – $1,061 | $573 – $764 | $382 – $509 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $918 – $1,224 | $661 – $881 | $441 – $588 |
Transport only, for an estimated 136 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, Akron to Detroit
136 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $680. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $612 to $816, 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 Akron to Detroit
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 39 people a year (±40) moved from Summit County, OH, home to Akron, to Wayne County, MI, home to Detroit. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 23 people a year (±22). Movers from Summit County make up 0.1% of the 55,518 people a year who moved into Wayne County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 13,776 people a year (±3,189) moving from Ohio to Michigan and about 14,467 people a year (±3,424) from Michigan to Ohio — a net gain for Ohio of about 691 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 3,362 ±576 |
| Portage County, OH | 2,357 ±523 |
| Stark County, OH | 2,265 ±429 |
| Medina County, OH | 1,601 ±491 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,173 ±320 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Oakland County, MI | 13,518 ±1,232 |
| Macomb County, MI | 7,434 ±1,075 |
| Washtenaw County, MI | 5,459 ±736 |
| Monroe County, MI | 1,454 ±349 |
| Ingham County, MI | 1,103 ±254 |
Licensed movers at each end
38 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Akron (85 counting those licensed only inside Ohio). 18 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 30.8% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 2966877 | Chagrin Falls · 26 mi | 30 trucks | 11 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Andrews Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 124171 | Streetsboro · 14 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | — |
| Blue Men Moving LLCUSDOT 2462290 | Seville · 19 mi | 18 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957456 | Brunswick · 20 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Krupp Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2091898 | Wooster · 30 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 40.0% of 5 |
| Krupp Moving and StorageUSDOT 4414655 | Wooster · 30 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Detroit end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Detroit: 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 Ohio 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 Akron to Detroit
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 136 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 Detroit
A local move inside Detroit 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 Detroit are Ann Arbor (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 62 mi), Lansing (about 95 mi).
Other routes from Akron
All routes from Akron, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Akron to Cleveland, OH | ~35 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Akron to Pittsburgh, PA | ~106 mi | $477 – $636 |
| Akron to Columbus, OH | ~128 mi | $576 – $768 |
| Akron to Dayton, OH | ~195 mi | $878 – $1,170 |
| Akron to Cincinnati, OH | ~244 mi | $1,098 – $1,464 |
| Akron to Indianapolis, IN | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Akron to Washington, DC | ~328 mi | $1,476 – $1,968 |
| Akron to Baltimore, MD | ~335 mi | $1,508 – $2,010 |
Also moving to Detroit: from Ann Arbor, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Cleveland, OH.
Akron to Detroit moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Akron to Detroit?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 136 miles cost about $459 – $612 for a studio, $612 – $816 for a two-bedroom home and $704 – $938 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Akron to Detroit take?
The drive is about 2 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 Akron to Detroit?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $294 – $392 for a two-bedroom home, against $612 – $816 with full-service movers; a moving container is $441 – $588.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Akron to Detroit?
Yes. Akron is in Ohio and Detroit is in Michigan, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 38 listed movers within 30 miles of Akron hold it.
How many people move from Akron to Detroit each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 39 people a year (margin of error ±40) moved from Summit County, which contains Akron, to Wayne County, which contains Detroit.
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.