Long-Distance Moving
Cross-country moves without the cross-country worry
A long-distance move is the one where the most can go wrong, so it is the one we take most seriously. A clear quote up front, careful handling at both ends, and a single team that treats your belongings the same way from loading day to the day they come off the truck.
Long-Distance Moving Out of Indianapolis and Central Indiana
Indianapolis sits at the crossroads of more interstates than almost any other city in the country, which is part of why a long-distance move from here can go in any direction with one careful crew. I-65 carries loads north toward Chicago and south toward Louisville and Nashville. I-70 runs east toward Columbus and west toward St. Louis. I-69 opens up the route down to Texas. We start every job from that road network, mapping the drive and a realistic delivery window before the truck is ever loaded, so you are planning around a date rather than guessing.
What makes a cross-country move stressful is rarely the distance itself, it is the handoffs. Many national brokers sell your move to whichever carrier is cheapest that week, so the people who load your home in Indianapolis are not the ones who unload it in another state. We keep your move with our own team and a full written inventory taken before departure, so a single crew is accountable from your driveway here to your door there.
Long-distance pricing works differently from a local move, and that difference protects you. Instead of an hourly clock, we quote on the size of your load and the distance, so the number you approve up front is the number you pay. There is no mid-move price jump and no holding a load hostage for more money. You see the full picture before anything goes on the truck.
Timing across state lines almost never lines up perfectly. Closings slip and leases overlap, so we build in flexibility with secure storage that holds your belongings until your new home is ready. Plenty of long-distance customers also hand off the boxes entirely to our packing team, and if you are leaving from one of the suburbs we serve every day like Greenwood or Fishers, your move starts right at your door.
What's Included
Everything handled, start to finish
- Free estimate with a clear quote before move day
- A full inventory of your belongings before departure
- Careful pad-wrap, disassembly, and reassembly of furniture
- Storage available if your move-out and move-in dates do not line up
- Out-of-state and cross-country moves
- Specialty handling for pianos, antiques, art, and fragile items
- One point of contact from first call to final delivery
Why Soft Touch
What sets us apart
One crew, no handoffs
Some long-distance companies hand your move to whichever carrier is cheapest that week. We keep your move with our team so the people who load you are accountable for how you arrive.
A clear quote, not a guess
We quote on your actual load and distance so the number you approve is the number you pay. No mid-move price jumps, no hostage loading.
Storage if your dates slip
Closings move, leases overlap, plans change. We can hold your belongings safely and deliver when your new home is ready, so a date change is not a crisis.
Indianapolis roots, nationwide reach
We are a local Indiana company that handles the long hauls personally. You get a national-grade move with a local crew that answers the phone.
How It Works
Our long-distance movers process
Free Estimate
Tell us about your long-distance movers. We give you a clear, written estimate with no obligation.
Plan and Schedule
We lock your date, confirm the crew size, and walk through any specialty items in advance.
Move Day
A trained crew shows up on time, wraps and protects everything, and keeps the work area clean.
Placement and Walk-Through
We place furniture where you want it and walk the job with you before we leave.
Pricing
Clear pricing, no surprises
Long-distance moves are quoted on the size of your load and the distance, not by the hour, so your price is clear before the truck is loaded. Call 317-284-1900 for a free estimate, or start with the online quote tool below for a fast range.
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Client Reviews
What clients say about our long-distance movers work
"Soft Touch moved our family from Broad Ripple to Carmel without a single scratch. The crew was on time, polite, and faster than the estimate. Worth every dollar."
"Long-distance move from Bloomington to Nashville. They wrapped everything, kept us updated en route, and delivered ahead of schedule. Easiest move we have ever done."
"Used the packing service for a downsizing move. The team treated my mother's china like it was their own. Five stars is not enough."
"Stored our belongings for three months between houses. Everything came back exactly how it left. Honest pricing, no surprises."
"Professional from the first call to the final box. John runs a tight ship and it shows. Recommended to two neighbors already."
"Office relocation over a weekend with zero downtime Monday morning. The crew was organized, careful with the IT gear, and finished ahead of schedule. Exactly what we needed."
Ready when you are
Call 317-284-1900 for a free written estimate, or get an instant range online. We will take care of the rest.