Moving from Saint Petersburg, FL to Saint Louis, MO
About 1,011 miles across a state line, from Florida 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 Saint Petersburg, FL to Saint Louis, MO covers about 1,011 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,550 – $6,066 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 659 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 1,011 miles between Florida 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 $4,550 – $6,066 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Saint Petersburg to Saint Louis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,412 – $4,550 | $2,457 – $3,276 | $1,638 – $2,184 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,095 – $5,459 | $2,948 – $3,931 | $1,965 – $2,621 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,550 – $6,066 | $3,276 – $4,368 | $2,184 – $2,912 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,232 – $6,976 | $3,767 – $5,023 | $2,511 – $3,348 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,914 – $7,886 | $4,258 – $5,678 | $2,839 – $3,785 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,824 – $9,099 | $4,913 – $6,551 | $3,276 – $4,368 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,011 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, Saint Petersburg to Saint Louis
1,011 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,055. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,550 to $6,066, 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 Saint Petersburg to Saint Louis
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Pinellas County, FL to St. Louis city, MO, but the wider metro table does: about 659 people a year (±248) moved from the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area to the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. The other way: about 1,269 people a year (±370).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,623 people a year (±1,785) moving from Florida to Missouri and about 8,080 people a year (±2,426) from Missouri to Florida — a net gain for Florida of about 1,457 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, FL | 5,974 ±722 |
| Pasco County, FL | 5,709 ±1,138 |
| Polk County, FL | 3,016 ±743 |
| Hernando County, FL | 1,146 ±638 |
| Orange County, FL | 1,044 ±334 |
| 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
42 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Saint Petersburg (172 counting those licensed only inside Florida). 20 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 31.3% of their 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Moving Systems IncUSDOT 944759 | Tampa · 20 mi | 50 trucks | 5 | 100.0% of 2 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 4227396 | Sarasota · 26 mi | 14 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2113690 | Oldsmar · 20 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | — |
| Sunshine MoversUSDOT 4054744 | Sarasota · 26 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | — |
| Big Man's Moving CompanyUSDOT 2951960 | Bellaire Beach · 17 mi | 8 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| 2 College Brothers IncUSDOT 2787568 | Tampa · 18 mi | 8 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 3 |
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 Florida 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 Saint Petersburg 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 1,011 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 Saint Petersburg
All routes from Saint Petersburg, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Petersburg to Tampa, FL | ~20 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Saint Petersburg to Cape Coral, FL | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Saint Petersburg to Orlando, FL | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Saint Petersburg to Gainesville, FL | ~156 mi | $702 – $936 |
| Saint Petersburg to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~166 mi | $747 – $996 |
| Saint Petersburg to Jacksonville, FL | ~218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
| Saint Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale, FL | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Saint Petersburg to Miami, FL | ~238 mi | $1,071 – $1,428 |
Also moving to Saint Louis: from Springfield, IL, from Columbia, MO, from Springfield, MO, from Kansas City, MO.
Saint Petersburg to Saint Louis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Saint Petersburg to Saint Louis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,011 miles cost about $3,412 – $4,550 for a studio, $4,550 – $6,066 for a two-bedroom home and $5,232 – $6,976 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Saint Petersburg to Saint Louis take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 18 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 Saint Petersburg to Saint Louis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,184 – $2,912 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,550 – $6,066 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,276 – $4,368.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Saint Petersburg to Saint Louis?
Yes. Saint Petersburg is in Florida and Saint Louis is in Missouri, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 42 listed movers within 30 miles of Saint Petersburg hold it.
How many people move from Saint Petersburg to Saint Louis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 659 people a year (margin of error ±248) moved from the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area to the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.