Every year, millions of Americans ask a simple but important question: “How far is it from one city to another?” But behind that question lies a bigger decision, relocation. Whether for a job, lifestyle change, or lower cost of living, moving across or between states often starts with calculating distance.

That’s why we’ve compiled the top 100 most commonly searched U.S. city-to-city distance in our database for 2024–2025, based on migration data, online search behavior, and travel trends. Verified using data from MapDevelopers, this list isn’t just about curiosity, it’s about action.

Coastal Moving Services is a licensed moving brokerage that helps people navigate these exact routes. Whether you’re going 80 miles or 2,800, we help connect you with fully vetted, DOT-compliant carriers who can get the job done safely and efficiently.

Top 100 U.S. How Far Searched Locations

(All driving distances approximate. Verified by 2024 Google Maps and MapDevelopers.)

1. Orlando, FL to Jacksonville, FL – 140 miles
2. Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV – 270 miles
3. Dallas, TX to Austin, TX – 200 miles
4. New York, NY to Boston, MA – 215 miles
5. Miami, FL to Tampa, FL – 280 miles
6. San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA – 380 miles
7. Atlanta, GA to Charlotte, NC – 245 miles
8. Seattle, WA to Portland, OR – 175 miles
9. Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN – 185 miles
10. Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ – 115 miles
11. Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX – 200 miles
12. Philadelphia, PA to Washington, D.C. – 140 miles
13. Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CO – 70 miles
14. Nashville, TN to Memphis, TN – 210 miles
15. Salt Lake City, UT to Boise, ID – 340 miles
16. Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA – 150 miles
17. Columbus, OH to Cleveland, OH – 140 miles
18. Las Vegas, NV to Phoenix, AZ – 300 miles
19. Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC – 170 miles
20. San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA – 120 miles
21. Kansas City, MO to St. Louis, MO – 250 miles
22. Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI – 335 miles
23. New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX – 350 miles
24. Indianapolis, IN to Louisville, KY – 115 miles
25. Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL – 285 miles
26. Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA – 635 miles
27. Raleigh, NC to Atlanta, GA – 400 miles
28. Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA – 310 miles
29. San Jose, CA to Sacramento, CA – 120 miles
30. El Paso, TX to Dallas, TX – 605 miles
31. Las Vegas, NV to Salt Lake City, UT – 420 miles
32. Buffalo, NY to Pittsburgh, PA – 215 miles
33. Oklahoma City, OK to Tulsa, OK – 105 miles
34. Louisville, KY to Cincinnati, OH – 100 miles
35. Denver, CO to Albuquerque, NM – 450 miles
36. Tampa, FL to Atlanta, GA – 460 miles
37. Jacksonville, FL to Charlotte, NC – 380 miles
38. Boise, ID to Spokane, WA – 430 miles
39. Anchorage, AK to Fairbanks, AK – 360 miles
40. Cheyenne, WY to Denver, CO – 100 miles
41. Fargo, ND to Minneapolis, MN – 240 miles
42. Columbia, SC to Charleston, SC – 115 miles
43. Little Rock, AR to Memphis, TN – 135 miles
44. Hartford, CT to Providence, RI – 75 miles
45. Springfield, MO to Kansas City, MO – 165 miles
46. Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY – 145 miles
47. Madison, WI to Milwaukee, WI – 80 miles
48. Wichita, KS to Oklahoma City, OK – 160 miles
49. Birmingham, AL to Atlanta, GA – 150 miles
50. San Antonio, TX to Corpus Christi, TX – 145 miles
51. Lexington, KY to Knoxville, TN – 170 miles
52. Jackson, MS to New Orleans, LA – 185 miles
53. Chattanooga, TN to Nashville, TN – 135 miles
54. Montgomery, AL to Mobile, AL – 170 miles
55. Bakersfield, CA to Fresno, CA – 110 miles
56. Greenville, SC to Asheville, NC – 65 miles
57. Albuquerque, NM to El Paso, TX – 270 miles
58. Topeka, KS to Kansas City, KS – 65 miles
59. Des Moines, IA to Omaha, NE – 135 miles
60. Knoxville, TN to Asheville, NC – 115 miles
61. Spokane, WA to Missoula, MT – 200 miles
62. Rapid City, SD to Sioux Falls, SD – 340 miles
63. Flagstaff, AZ to Albuquerque, NM – 320 miles
64. Augusta, GA to Columbia, SC – 75 miles
65. Santa Fe, NM to Phoenix, AZ – 480 miles
66. Providence, RI to New Haven, CT – 105 miles
67. Mobile, AL to Baton Rouge, LA – 215 miles
68. Charleston, WV to Roanoke, VA – 150 miles
69. Honolulu, HI to Hilo, HI – 210 miles (island travel)
70. Erie, PA to Cleveland, OH – 100 miles
71. Lubbock, TX to Amarillo, TX – 125 miles
72. Helena, MT to Billings, MT – 240 miles
73. Casper, WY to Cheyenne, WY – 180 miles
74. Bismarck, ND to Fargo, ND – 190 miles
75. Juneau, AK to Anchorage, AK – 850 miles (ferry/air)
76. Salem, OR to Eugene, OR – 65 miles
77. Dover, DE to Wilmington, DE – 50 miles
78. New Haven, CT to Albany, NY – 100 miles
79. Reno, NV to Sacramento, CA – 135 miles
80. Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA – 145 miles
81. Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY – 90 miles
82. Amarillo, TX to Oklahoma City, OK – 260 miles
83. Shreveport, LA to Dallas, TX – 190 miles
84. Lancaster, PA to Baltimore, MD – 75 miles
85. Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA – 95 miles
86. Santa Rosa, CA to Sacramento, CA – 85 miles
87. Fort Myers, FL to Orlando, FL – 160 miles
88. St. Petersburg, FL to Jacksonville, FL – 240 miles
89. Naples, FL to Tampa, FL – 170 miles
90. Savannah, GA to Jacksonville, FL – 140 miles
91. Wilmington, NC to Raleigh, NC – 130 miles
92. Huntsville, AL to Birmingham, AL – 100 miles
93. Victorville, CA to Las Vegas, NV – 180 miles
94. Ocala, FL to Miami, FL – 300 miles
95. Beaumont, TX to Houston, TX – 90 miles
96. Fort Collins, CO to Denver, CO – 65 miles
97. Galveston, TX to Austin, TX – 215 miles
98. Reading, PA to Philadelphia, PA – 65 miles

Trusted Sources for Distance Accuracy

Data in this article is cross-verified from:

• MapDevelopers – Driving Distance Calculator

Moving starts with a question, how far? But the real answer lies in preparation, planning, and partnering with the right experts. Let Coastal Moving Services take the guesswork out of your next move. We’ll handle the logistics. You handle the new beginning.

Tips for Moving on Popular Routes

How can I save on moving costs for these distances? Use these strategies to minimize expenses on routes like those listed.

Declutter Before Moving: Sell or donate items to reduce truck space. For a 141-mile Orlando to Jacksonville move, cutting 10% of items saves $50-$100 on mover fees.

Choose Off-Peak Timing: Move during September-March to avoid peak-season rates, saving 10-20% on routes like Knoxville to Nashville (moveBuddha, 2025).

Compare Mover Quotes: Get quotes from multiple movers through Coastal for routes like Houston to San Antonio, ensuring competitive pricing.

Your Move with Coastal Moving Services

Knowing how far between cities helps you plan a cost-effective move, whether it’s a short trip like Phoenix to Tucson or a longer haul like Atlanta to Charlotte. The top 100 location queries above cover popular U.S. routes, and Coastal Moving Services connects you with vetted movers to make your relocation seamless.

Ready to move? Contact Coastal or call +1-334-659-1878 to book your move today.