Moving from Akron, OH to Indianapolis, IN
About 303 miles across a state line, from Ohio into Indiana, 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 Indianapolis, IN covers about 303 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,364 – $1,818 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 106 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 303 miles, about 6 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 $1,364 – $1,818. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Akron to Indianapolis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,023 – $1,364 | $736 – $982 | $491 – $654 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,227 – $1,636 | $884 – $1,178 | $589 – $785 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,364 – $1,818 | $982 – $1,309 | $654 – $873 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,568 – $2,091 | $1,129 – $1,505 | $753 – $1,004 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,773 – $2,363 | $1,276 – $1,702 | $851 – $1,134 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,045 – $2,727 | $1,473 – $1,963 | $982 – $1,309 |
Transport only, for an estimated 303 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 Indianapolis
303 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,515. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,364 to $1,818, 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 Indianapolis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 106 people a year (±100) moved from Summit County, OH, home to Akron, to Marion County, IN, home to Indianapolis. Going the other way: about 8 people a year (±13). Movers from Summit County make up 0.2% of the 43,921 people a year who moved into Marion County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 11,600 people a year (±2,893) moving from Ohio to Indiana and about 10,916 people a year (±2,649) from Indiana to Ohio — a net gain for Indiana of about 684 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 |
|---|---|
| Hendricks County, IN | 3,318 ±649 |
| Hamilton County, IN | 3,126 ±470 |
| Johnson County, IN | 2,183 ±521 |
| Lake County, IN | 1,722 ±877 |
| Monroe County, IN | 1,428 ±330 |
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 Indianapolis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Indianapolis: Wheaton World Wide Moving (Indianapolis, 767 trucks), Joyce Van Lines Inc (Indianapolis, 87 trucks), Fastmover Express Inc (Fishers, 80 trucks), WS Thomas Transfer LLC (Greenfield, 63 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Ohio into Indiana, 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 Indianapolis
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 303 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 Indianapolis
A local move inside Indianapolis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $485 – $789 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,452 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Indianapolis are Cincinnati (about 116 mi), Dayton (about 121 mi), Fort Wayne (about 123 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 Detroit, MI | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Akron to Dayton, OH | ~195 mi | $878 – $1,170 |
| Akron to Cincinnati, OH | ~244 mi | $1,098 – $1,464 |
| Akron to Washington, DC | ~328 mi | $1,476 – $1,968 |
| Akron to Baltimore, MD | ~335 mi | $1,508 – $2,010 |
Also moving to Indianapolis: from Cincinnati, OH, from Dayton, OH, from Fort Wayne, IN, from Louisville, KY.
Akron to Indianapolis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Akron to Indianapolis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 303 miles cost about $1,023 – $1,364 for a studio, $1,364 – $1,818 for a two-bedroom home and $1,568 – $2,091 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Akron to Indianapolis take?
The drive is about 6 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 Indianapolis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $654 – $873 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,364 – $1,818 with full-service movers; a moving container is $982 – $1,309.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Akron to Indianapolis?
Yes. Akron is in Ohio and Indianapolis is in Indiana, 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 Indianapolis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 106 people a year (margin of error ±100) moved from Summit County, which contains Akron, to Marion County, which contains Indianapolis.
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.