Moving from Florida to 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 (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,238 miMiami → Saint Louis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,571+2-bedroom, movers
- 44City routes priced
In short
About 6,623 people moved from Florida to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,785), and about 8,080 went the other way. Between Miami and Saint Louis it is about 1,238 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,571 – $7,428 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,623 people a year (±1,785), against about 8,080 (±2,426) from Missouri to Florida, so Missouri loses about 1,457 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 6th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County | Taney County | 177 ±262* |
| Hillsborough County | St. Louis County | 161 ±153 |
| Hillsborough County | Newton County | 156 ±160* |
| Pinellas County | St. Louis County | 138 ±129 |
| Hillsborough County | Clay County | 136 ±185* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
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. 1 has 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida directory ranks them. At the Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri to Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Florida into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
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, about $4,011 – $5,348, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,623 people (±1,785) moved from Florida to Missouri that year, against about 8,080 (±2,426) from Missouri to Florida. That makes Florida the 6th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.