Moving from Floridato Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Saint Louis it is about 1,238 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 44 city pairs we price between the two states run from 767 to 1,449 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Miami to Saint Louis, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Florida and Missouri.
Cost of moving from Florida to Missouri
At about 1,238 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,571 – $7,428 for a two-bedroom home and $6,407 – $8,542 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,011 – $5,348; a freight trailer is $2,674 – $3,565.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,178 – $5,571 | $3,008 – $4,011 | $2,006 – $2,674 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,014 – $6,685 | $3,610 – $4,813 | $2,407 – $3,209 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,571 – $7,428 | $4,011 – $5,348 | $2,674 – $3,565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,407 – $8,542 | $4,613 – $6,150 | $3,075 – $4,100 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,242 – $9,656 | $5,214 – $6,953 | $3,476 – $4,635 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,357 – $11,142 | $6,017 – $8,022 | $4,011 – $5,348 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,238 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.
City-to-city routes from Florida to Missouri
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 20 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee to Saint Louis | ~767 mi | 3–7 days | $3,452 – $4,602 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
| Tallahassee to Springfield | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Tallahassee to Columbia | ~868 mi | 3–7 days | $3,906 – $5,208 | $4,492 – $5,989 |
| Jacksonville to Saint Louis | ~876 mi | 3–7 days | $3,942 – $5,256 | $4,533 – $6,044 |
| Gainesville to Saint Louis | ~890 mi | 3–7 days | $4,005 – $5,340 | $4,606 – $6,141 |
| Gainesville to Springfield | ~952 mi | 3–7 days | $4,284 – $5,712 | $4,927 – $6,569 |
| Jacksonville to Springfield | ~955 mi | 3–7 days | $4,298 – $5,730 | $4,942 – $6,590 |
| Tallahassee to Kansas City | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Jacksonville to Columbia | ~990 mi | 3–7 days | $4,455 – $5,940 | $5,123 – $6,831 |
| Gainesville to Columbia | ~998 mi | 3–7 days | $4,491 – $5,988 | $5,165 – $6,886 |
| Orlando to Saint Louis | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Tampa to Saint Louis | ~1,005 mi | 3–7 days | $4,523 – $6,030 | $5,201 – $6,935 |
| Saint Petersburg to Saint Louis | ~1,011 mi | 3–7 days | $4,550 – $6,066 | $5,232 – $6,976 |
| Tampa to Springfield | ~1,046 mi | 3–7 days | $4,707 – $6,276 | $5,413 – $7,217 |
| Saint Petersburg to Springfield | ~1,049 mi | 3–7 days | $4,721 – $6,294 | $5,429 – $7,238 |
| Orlando to Springfield | ~1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Tampa to Columbia | ~1,106 mi | 3–7 days | $4,977 – $6,636 | $5,724 – $7,631 |
| Jacksonville to Kansas City | ~1,108 mi | 3–7 days | $4,986 – $6,648 | $5,734 – $7,645 |
| Gainesville to Kansas City | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
| Saint Petersburg to Columbia | ~1,111 mi | 3–7 days | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| Cape Coral to Saint Louis | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Orlando to Columbia | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Saint Louis | ~1,127 mi | 3–7 days | $5,072 – $6,762 | $5,832 – $7,776 |
| Cape Coral to Springfield | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Springfield | ~1,186 mi | 3–7 days | $5,337 – $7,116 | $6,138 – $8,183 |
| Tampa to Kansas City | ~1,210 mi | 7–14 days | $5,445 – $7,260 | $6,262 – $8,349 |
| Cape Coral to Columbia | ~1,212 mi | 7–14 days | $5,454 – $7,272 | $6,272 – $8,363 |
| Saint Petersburg to Kansas City | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Saint Louis | ~1,216 mi | 7–14 days | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
| Orlando to Kansas City | ~1,224 mi | 7–14 days | $5,508 – $7,344 | $6,334 – $8,446 |
| Hialeah to Saint Louis | ~1,227 mi | 7–14 days | $5,522 – $7,362 | $6,350 – $8,466 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Columbia | ~1,236 mi | 7–14 days | $5,562 – $7,416 | $6,396 – $8,528 |
| Miami to Saint Louis | ~1,238 mi | 7–14 days | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,407 – $8,542 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Springfield | ~1,267 mi | 7–14 days | $5,702 – $7,602 | $6,557 – $8,742 |
| Hialeah to Springfield | ~1,274 mi | 7–14 days | $5,733 – $7,644 | $6,593 – $8,791 |
| Miami to Springfield | ~1,285 mi | 7–14 days | $5,783 – $7,710 | $6,650 – $8,866 |
| Cape Coral to Kansas City | ~1,313 mi | 7–14 days | $5,909 – $7,878 | $6,795 – $9,060 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Columbia | ~1,322 mi | 7–14 days | $5,949 – $7,932 | $6,841 – $9,122 |
| Hialeah to Columbia | ~1,332 mi | 7–14 days | $5,994 – $7,992 | $6,893 – $9,191 |
| Miami to Columbia | ~1,342 mi | 7–14 days | $6,039 – $8,052 | $6,945 – $9,260 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Kansas City | ~1,347 mi | 7–14 days | $6,062 – $8,082 | $6,971 – $9,294 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City | ~1,429 mi | 7–14 days | $6,431 – $8,574 | $7,395 – $9,860 |
| Hialeah to Kansas City | ~1,438 mi | 7–14 days | $6,471 – $8,628 | $7,442 – $9,922 |
| Miami to Kansas City | ~1,449 mi | 7–14 days | $6,521 – $8,694 | $7,499 – $9,998 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,238 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 trucks
At the Missouri end
245 household-goods carriers are based in Missouri — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Saint Louis runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,964 – $9,285 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,407 – $8,542 | $8,009 – $10,678 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Saint Louis, the distance is about 1,238 miles. From our model that is $5,571 – $7,428 for a two-bedroom home and $6,407 – $8,542 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,011 – $5,348 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,674 – $3,565. Across the 44 city pairs we price between Florida and Missouri, distances run from 767 to 1,449 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Missouri take?
Miami to Saint Louis is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Florida to Missouri?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Florida into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,674 – $3,565 for a two-bedroom home over 1,238 miles against $5,571 – $7,428 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $8,009 – $10,678 rather than $6,407 – $8,542.