Moving from Dayton, OH to Akron, OH
About 195 miles inside Ohio. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Ohio, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Dayton, OH to Akron, OH covers about 195 miles and is a move within Ohio. Full-service movers cost $878 – $1,170 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 246 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 195 miles, about 4 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 $878 – $1,170. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Ohio
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Dayton to Akron
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $658 – $878 | $474 – $632 | $316 – $421 |
| 1 bedroom | $790 – $1,053 | $569 – $758 | $379 – $505 |
| 2 bedrooms | $878 – $1,170 | $632 – $842 | $421 – $562 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,009 – $1,345 | $727 – $969 | $484 – $646 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,141 – $1,521 | $821 – $1,095 | $548 – $730 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,316 – $1,755 | $948 – $1,264 | $632 – $842 |
Transport only, for an estimated 195 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, Dayton to Akron
195 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $975. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $878 to $1,170, 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 Dayton to Akron
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 246 people a year (±153) moved from Montgomery County, OH, home to Dayton, to Summit County, OH, home to Akron. Going the other way: about 108 people a year (±80). Movers from Montgomery County make up 1.1% of the 22,819 people a year who moved into Summit County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Greene County, OH | 4,376 ±801 |
| Warren County, OH | 2,134 ±524 |
| Miami County, OH | 1,607 ±482 |
| Hamilton County, OH | 1,470 ±334 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1,377 ±352 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 3,775 ±548 |
| Portage County, OH | 3,249 ±617 |
| Stark County, OH | 2,736 ±582 |
| Medina County, OH | 1,293 ±372 |
| Franklin County, OH | 584 ±262 |
Licensed movers at each end
47 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Dayton. 16 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordablemovers Biz LLCUSDOT 3417348 | Dayton · 4 mi | 37 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyUSDOT 81418 | Piqua · 26 mi | 30 trucks | 49 | 27.8% of 18 |
| Planes Moving & Storage of Dayton IncUSDOT 1459201 | Miamisburg · 11 mi | 16 trucks | 0 | — |
| Rollins Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 316436 | Springfield · 25 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Lincoln Storage and MovingUSDOT 1008646 | Dayton · 2 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
| Daniel & Son MovingUSDOT 1518631 | Dayton · 3 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Akron end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Akron: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (Chagrin Falls, 30 trucks), Andrews Moving & Storage Company (Streetsboro, 27 trucks), Blue Men Moving LLC (Seville, 18 trucks), Armbruster Moving & Storage Inc (Brunswick, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Ohio, so Ohio rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Ohio licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Ohio, so your protection on this 195-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Dayton to Akron
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 195 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 Akron
A local move inside Akron later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Akron are Cleveland (about 35 mi), Pittsburgh (about 106 mi), Erie (about 121 mi).
Other routes from Dayton
All routes from Dayton, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton to Cincinnati, OH | ~58 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Dayton to Columbus, OH | ~75 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Dayton to Indianapolis, IN | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Dayton to Lexington, KY | ~141 mi | $635 – $846 |
| Dayton to Toledo, OH | ~156 mi | $702 – $936 |
| Dayton to Cleveland, OH | ~206 mi | $927 – $1,236 |
| Dayton to Chicago, IL | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Dayton to Greenville, SC | ~414 mi | $1,863 – $2,484 |
Also moving to Akron: from Cleveland, OH, from Pittsburgh, PA, from Erie, PA, from Columbus, OH.
Dayton to Akron moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Dayton to Akron?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 195 miles cost about $658 – $878 for a studio, $878 – $1,170 for a two-bedroom home and $1,009 – $1,345 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Dayton to Akron take?
The drive is about 4 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 Dayton to Akron?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $421 – $562 for a two-bedroom home, against $878 – $1,170 with full-service movers; a moving container is $632 – $842.
Is Dayton to Akron an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Ohio, so the move is regulated by Ohio rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Ohio requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Dayton to Akron each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 246 people a year (margin of error ±153) moved from Montgomery County, which contains Dayton, to Summit County, which contains Akron.
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.