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4‑Day Cross‑Country Moving Itinerary

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Day 1: Maryland → Union, MO

Morning: Depart 6085 Manor Lane, La Plata, MD and head west on I‑70, passing through Pennsylvania and Ohio. Stop briefly in Columbus for fuel and a quick coffee.

Afternoon: Continue through Indiana and Illinois, enjoying a smooth drive across the plains. Arrive near St. Louis for a short lunch break before crossing the Mississippi River.

Evening: Reach 1012 Pinehurst Lane, Union, MO for your first overnight stay. Unload any essentials and settle in for a restful night.

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Day 2: Union, MO → Cheyenne, WY

Morning: Leave Union and travel west on I‑70 and I‑35, passing through Kansas. Stop in Salina for a quick stretch and refuel.

Afternoon: Merge onto I‑80 in Nebraska, crossing the state’s wide horizons. Pause in Kearney for a brief lunch.

Evening: Arrive in Cheyenne, WY. Check into a local hotel, unload cargo as needed, and enjoy a relaxed dinner.

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Day 3: Cheyenne, WY → Redding, CA

Morning: Depart Cheyenne on I‑80 West, crossing into Utah briefly before entering Nevada (avoiding Las Vegas by staying north of the city).

Afternoon: Continue on I‑80 through Nevada’s desert landscape, then transition to I‑5 at Reno, heading north‑west toward California.

Evening: Reach Redding, CA. Check into a hotel for the night, unload remaining boxes, and rest before the final leg.

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Day 4: Redding, CA → Citrus Heights, CA

Morning: Start early on I‑5 South, covering the final stretch of the move. Stop in Sacramento for a coffee break and to stretch legs.

Afternoon: Continue to the destination, navigating local traffic and ensuring all belongings are secured.

Evening: Arrive at 12801 Fair Oaks Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA. Unload the moving truck, set up the new home, and celebrate the successful relocation.

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Time and Cost Estimates

  • Fuel (approx. 3,200 miles total) – 48 gal @ $4.50/gal = $216
  • Accommodation (3 nights) – $120/night × 3 = $360
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) – $45/day × 4 = $180
  • Tolls & parking – approx. $30
  • Moving truck rental & mileage – $250/day × 4 = $1,000
  • Total Estimated Cost: $1,796

Tips

If you need to shorten the trip, consider adding a second driver to increase daily mileage to 12–14 hours, which can cut the move down to three days. To extend the journey for a more relaxed pace, add an extra stop in Salt Lake City, UT, or Boise, ID, allowing for shorter daily drives and additional rest.

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