Moving from Ohio to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Jackson it is about 774 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 661 to 1,018 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~774 miColumbus → Jackson
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,483+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,058 people moved from Ohio to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±929), and about 880 went the other way. Between Columbus and Jackson it is about 774 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,483 – $4,644 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,058 people a year (±929), against about 880 (±650) from Mississippi to Ohio, so Mississippi gains about 178 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 15th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | Harrison County | 191 ±202* |
| Allen County | Jones County | 83 ±131* |
| Montgomery County | Harrison County | 80 ±94* |
| Guernsey County | Warren County | 61 ±92* |
| Lucas County | Lauderdale County | 59 ±84* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Columbus to Jackson, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Ohio and Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Mississippi
At about 774 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,483 – $4,644 for a two-bedroom home and $4,005 – $5,341 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,508 – $3,344; a freight trailer is $1,672 – $2,229.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,612 – $3,483 | $1,881 – $2,508 | $1,254 – $1,672 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,135 – $4,180 | $2,257 – $3,009 | $1,505 – $2,006 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,483 – $4,644 | $2,508 – $3,344 | $1,672 – $2,229 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,005 – $5,341 | $2,884 – $3,845 | $1,923 – $2,563 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,528 – $6,037 | $3,260 – $4,347 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,225 – $6,966 | $3,762 – $5,016 | $2,508 – $3,344 |
Transport only, for an estimated 774 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.
City-to-city routes from Ohio to Mississippi
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to Jackson | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| Dayton to Jackson | ~718 mi | 3–7 days | $3,231 – $4,308 | $3,716 – $4,954 |
| Cincinnati to Gulfport | ~766 mi | 3–7 days | $3,447 – $4,596 | $3,964 – $5,285 |
| Columbus to Jackson | ~774 mi | 3–7 days | $3,483 – $4,644 | $4,005 – $5,341 |
| Dayton to Gulfport | ~824 mi | 3–7 days | $3,708 – $4,944 | $4,264 – $5,686 |
| Toledo to Jackson | ~866 mi | 3–7 days | $3,897 – $5,196 | $4,482 – $5,975 |
| Columbus to Gulfport | ~870 mi | 3–7 days | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
| Akron to Jackson | ~901 mi | 3–7 days | $4,055 – $5,406 | $4,663 – $6,217 |
| Cleveland to Jackson | ~920 mi | 3–7 days | $4,140 – $5,520 | $4,761 – $6,348 |
| Toledo to Gulfport | ~978 mi | 3–7 days | $4,401 – $5,868 | $5,061 – $6,748 |
| Akron to Gulfport | ~994 mi | 3–7 days | $4,473 – $5,964 | $5,144 – $6,859 |
| Cleveland to Gulfport | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio directory ranks them. At the Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi to Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Jackson, the distance is about 774 miles. From our model that is $3,483 – $4,644 for a two-bedroom home and $4,005 – $5,341 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,508 – $3,344 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,672 – $2,229. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Ohio and Mississippi, distances run from 661 to 1,018 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Mississippi take?
Columbus to Jackson is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Ohio to Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Mississippi is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,672 – $2,229 for a two-bedroom home over 774 miles against $3,483 – $4,644 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,508 – $3,344, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,058 people (±929) moved from Ohio to Mississippi that year, against about 880 (±650) from Mississippi to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 15th-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.