Moving from Dayton, OH to Toledo, OH
About 156 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 Toledo, OH covers about 156 miles and is a move within Ohio. Full-service movers cost $702 – $936 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 139 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 156 miles, about 3 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 $702 – $936. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Ohio
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Dayton to Toledo
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $527 – $702 | $379 – $505 | $253 – $337 |
| 1 bedroom | $632 – $842 | $455 – $607 | $303 – $404 |
| 2 bedrooms | $702 – $936 | $505 – $674 | $337 – $449 |
| 3 bedrooms | $807 – $1,076 | $581 – $775 | $388 – $517 |
| 4 bedrooms | $913 – $1,217 | $657 – $876 | $438 – $584 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,053 – $1,404 | $758 – $1,011 | $505 – $674 |
Transport only, for an estimated 156 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 Toledo
156 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $780. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $702 to $936, 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 Toledo
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 139 people a year (±88) moved from Montgomery County, OH, home to Dayton, to Lucas County, OH, home to Toledo. Going the other way: about 234 people a year (±124). Movers from Montgomery County make up 0.8% of the 18,135 people a year who moved into Lucas 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 |
|---|---|
| Wood County, OH | 2,380 ±421 |
| Monroe County, MI | 1,298 ±339 |
| Lenawee County, MI | 991 ±438 |
| Lorain County, OH | 828 ±323 |
| Wayne County, MI | 768 ±410 |
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 Toledo end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Toledo: MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places Moving (Toledo, 36 trucks), Glass City Movers (Toledo, 11 trucks), Sylvania Moving and Hauling (Perrysburg, 10 trucks), Woleslagel Moving and Storage (Fremont, 6 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 156-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 Toledo
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 156 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 Toledo
A local move inside Toledo 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 Toledo are Ann Arbor (about 52 mi), Detroit (about 62 mi), Lansing (about 105 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 Akron, OH | ~195 mi | $878 – $1,170 |
| 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 Toledo: from Detroit, MI, from Fort Wayne, IN, from Cleveland, OH, from Columbus, OH.
Dayton to Toledo moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Dayton to Toledo?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 156 miles cost about $527 – $702 for a studio, $702 – $936 for a two-bedroom home and $807 – $1,076 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Dayton to Toledo take?
The drive is about 3 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 Toledo?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $337 – $449 for a two-bedroom home, against $702 – $936 with full-service movers; a moving container is $505 – $674.
Is Dayton to Toledo 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 Toledo each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 139 people a year (margin of error ±88) moved from Montgomery County, which contains Dayton, to Lucas County, which contains Toledo.
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.