Moving from Oregon to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Jackson it is about 2,277 miles and 5 days on the road (about 41 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,270 to 2,438 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.
- ~2,277 miPortland → Jackson
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,247+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 1,128 people moved from Oregon to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±822). Between Portland and Jackson it is about 2,277 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,247 – $13,662 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,128 people a year (±822). Oregon is the 14th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | Forrest County | 81 ±93* |
| Multnomah County | Hinds County | 71 ±93* |
| Deschutes County | DeSoto County | 25 ±38* |
| Benton County | Lafayette County | 18 ±29* |
| Yamhill County | Lamar County | 12 ±19* |
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.
Portland 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 Oregon and Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Mississippi
At about 2,277 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,247 – $13,662 for a two-bedroom home and $11,783 – $15,711 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,377 – $9,837; a freight trailer is $4,918 – $6,558.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,685 – $10,247 | $5,533 – $7,377 | $3,689 – $4,918 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,222 – $12,296 | $6,640 – $8,853 | $4,426 – $5,902 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,247 – $13,662 | $7,377 – $9,837 | $4,918 – $6,558 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,783 – $15,711 | $8,484 – $11,312 | $5,656 – $7,541 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,320 – $17,761 | $9,591 – $12,788 | $6,394 – $8,525 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,370 – $20,493 | $11,066 – $14,755 | $7,377 – $9,837 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,277 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 Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene to Jackson | ~2,270 mi | 7–14 days | $10,215 – $13,620 | $11,747 – $15,663 |
| Portland to Jackson | ~2,277 mi | 7–14 days | $10,247 – $13,662 | $11,783 – $15,711 |
| Salem to Jackson | ~2,284 mi | 7–14 days | $10,278 – $13,704 | $11,820 – $15,760 |
| Eugene to Gulfport | ~2,421 mi | 7–14 days | $10,895 – $14,526 | $12,529 – $16,705 |
| Portland to Gulfport | ~2,432 mi | 7–14 days | $10,944 – $14,592 | $12,586 – $16,781 |
| Salem to Gulfport | ~2,438 mi | 7–14 days | $10,971 – $14,628 | $12,617 – $16,822 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Oregon
50 of the 77 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 342 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 225 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 60 of 336 driver inspections (17.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1863079 | 78 | 8 of 46 | 6 of 78 |
| PDX Movers LLCTualatin, OR · USDOT 2353055 | 34 | 3 of 29 | 0 of 34 |
| Terminal Transfer IncPortland, OR · USDOT 59571 | 22 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 22 |
| CBC MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1598972 | 16 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 16 |
| Gentle John's Moving & StorageClackamas, OR · USDOT 3443547 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Willamette Valley Moving IncPortland, OR · USDOT 945885 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
167 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oregon, 77 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oregon 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 Oregon. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oregon
Oregon to Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Jackson, the distance is about 2,277 miles. From our model that is $10,247 – $13,662 for a two-bedroom home and $11,783 – $15,711 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,377 – $9,837 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,918 – $6,558. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Oregon and Mississippi, distances run from 2,270 to 2,438 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Mississippi take?
Portland to Jackson is 5 days on the road (about 41 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Oregon to Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Mississippi is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 167 listed movers based in Oregon, 77 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oregon.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oregon to Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,918 – $6,558 for a two-bedroom home over 2,277 miles against $10,247 – $13,662 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,377 – $9,837, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,128 people (±822) moved from Oregon to Mississippi that year. That makes Oregon the 14th-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.