($527+) Memphis, TN to Lansing, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Lansing, MI

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 715-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Lansing, Michigan, with prices running from $1,746 - $8,438. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $256 - $1,704 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Memphis and Lansing are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Memphis movers tend to run around $334 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Memphis to Lansing:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,746 - $4,507
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,509 - $6,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,025 - $8,438

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Memphis to Lansing.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Lansing, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lansing, 82% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis to Lansing?

Michigan Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Michigan, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Lansing, MI

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Lansing, Michigan, cost between $1,127 and $3,717. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Memphis runs about $45/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Memphis to Lansing:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,127 - $1,908
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,350 - $2,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,807 - $3,717

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $64 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $128 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Lansing, MI, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $596 in Memphis, TN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Memphis to Lansing?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Memphis, TN to Lansing, MI

Truck rentals from Memphis, Tennessee, to Lansing, Michigan, range from $559 - $1,437 for the 715-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $194 - $222
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Memphis to Lansing based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $559 - $1,040
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $551 - $1,175
• 4+ bedrooms: $748 - $1,437

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $194 - $222 for the 715-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $596.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 715-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $128 per night, adding $256 - $383 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $43 and $256.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Lansing?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Memphis, TN to Lansing, MI

For larger DIY moves from Memphis, Tennessee, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Lansing, Michigan.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,169 and $2,202.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Memphis to Lansing:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,015 - $1,699
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,169 - $2,202
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,565 - $2,888

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $64 and $128.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $596.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Lansing?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Lansing, MI

Day-to-day costs in Lansing are close to what you're used to in Memphis: cost of living index of 84 versus 86, with average rent of $1,129/mo compared to $1,299/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 35/100 and 22.51/100 in Memphis versus 46/100 and 51.34/100 in Lansing.