Moving from Washington, DC to Saint Louis, MO
About 826 miles across a state line, from District of Columbia into Missouri, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Washington, DC to Saint Louis, MO covers about 826 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,717 – $4,956 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 17 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 826 miles between District of Columbia and Missouri, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,717 – $4,956 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Washington to Saint Louis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,788 – $3,717 | $2,007 – $2,676 | $1,338 – $1,784 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,345 – $4,460 | $2,409 – $3,211 | $1,606 – $2,141 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,717 – $4,956 | $2,676 – $3,568 | $1,784 – $2,379 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,275 – $5,699 | $3,078 – $4,104 | $2,052 – $2,736 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,832 – $6,443 | $3,479 – $4,639 | $2,319 – $3,093 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,576 – $7,434 | $4,014 – $5,352 | $2,676 – $3,568 |
Transport only, for an estimated 826 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Washington to Saint Louis
826 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,130. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,717 to $4,956, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Washington to Saint Louis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 17 people a year (±18) moved from District of Columbia, DC, home to Washington, to St. Louis city, MO, home to Saint Louis. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 141 people a year (±82). Movers from District of Columbia make up 0.1% of the 24,011 people a year who moved into St. Louis city from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MD | 10,730 ±1,168 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 5,618 ±673 |
| Arlington County, VA | 3,566 ±703 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 2,910 ±534 |
| New York County, NY | 1,703 ±345 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MO | 8,837 ±896 |
| St. Clair County, IL | 1,217 ±448 |
| St. Charles County, MO | 1,095 ±296 |
| Cook County, IL | 682 ±258 |
| Madison County, IL | 599 ±199 |
Licensed movers at each end
299 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Washington (481 counting those licensed only inside District of Columbia). 168 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.8% of their 949 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Moving ServicesUSDOT 1065394 | Sterling · 24 mi | 173 trucks | 107 | 12.3% of 57 |
| Eagle Van Lines IncUSDOT 388638 | Temple Hills · 8 mi | 72 trucks | 94 | 37.7% of 53 |
| Town and Country Movers IncUSDOT 418499 | Gaithersburg · 20 mi | 64 trucks | 75 | 18.9% of 53 |
| A&A Transfer LLCUSDOT 503883 | Chantilly · 26 mi | 62 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
| MG Moving ServicesUSDOT 2455961 | Sterling · 24 mi | 58 trucks | 38 | 11.1% of 18 |
| Executive Moving Systems IncUSDOT 487595 | Woodbridge · 22 mi | 34 trucks | 20 | 33.3% of 12 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Saint Louis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Saint Louis: United Van Lines (Fenton, 4,731 trucks), Aero Mayflower Transit Company (Earth City, 42 trucks), Cord Moving and Storage Company (Earth City, 35 trucks), World Class Moving & Storage (Saint Louis, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from District of Columbia into Missouri, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Washington to Saint Louis
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 826 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Saint Louis
A local move inside Saint Louis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Saint Louis are Springfield (about 101 mi), Columbia (about 137 mi), Peoria (about 171 mi).
Other routes from Washington
All routes from Washington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington to Arlington, VA | ~4 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Annapolis, MD | ~35 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Baltimore, MD | ~42 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Frederick, MD | ~48 mi | $525 – $873 |
| Washington to Richmond, VA | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Washington to Wilmington, DE | ~115 mi | $518 – $690 |
| Washington to Philadelphia, PA | ~144 mi | $648 – $864 |
| Washington to Norfolk, VA | ~172 mi | $774 – $1,032 |
Also moving to Saint Louis: from Springfield, IL, from Columbia, MO, from Springfield, MO, from Kansas City, MO.
Washington to Saint Louis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Saint Louis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 826 miles cost about $2,788 – $3,717 for a studio, $3,717 – $4,956 for a two-bedroom home and $4,275 – $5,699 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Washington to Saint Louis take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Washington to Saint Louis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,784 – $2,379 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,717 – $4,956 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,676 – $3,568.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Washington to Saint Louis?
Yes. Washington is in District of Columbia and Saint Louis is in Missouri, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 299 listed movers within 30 miles of Washington hold it.
How many people move from Washington to Saint Louis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 17 people a year (margin of error ±18) moved from District of Columbia, which contains Washington, to St. Louis city, which contains Saint Louis.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.