Moving from Kansas to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Baltimore it is about 1,310 miles and 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,072 to 1,318 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.
- ~1,310 miWichita → Baltimore
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,895+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 2,158 people moved from Kansas to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,975), and about 1,754 went the other way. Between Wichita and Baltimore it is about 1,310 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,895 – $7,860 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,158 people a year (±1,975), against about 1,754 (±1,286) from Maryland to Kansas, so Maryland gains about 404 people a year on this exchange. Kansas is the 16th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maryland; Maryland took in about 164,290 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | Montgomery County | 330 ±459* |
| Leavenworth County | Anne Arundel County | 88 ±134* |
| Sedgwick County | Baltimore County | 56 ±78* |
| Harvey County | Anne Arundel County | 48 ±80* |
| Montgomery County | Prince George's County | 43 ±46* |
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.
Wichita to Baltimore, 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 Kansas and Maryland.
Cost of moving from Kansas to Maryland
At about 1,310 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,895 – $7,860 for a two-bedroom home and $6,779 – $9,039 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,244 – $5,659; a freight trailer is $2,830 – $3,773.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,421 – $5,895 | $3,183 – $4,244 | $2,122 – $2,830 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,306 – $7,074 | $3,820 – $5,093 | $2,547 – $3,396 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,895 – $7,860 | $4,244 – $5,659 | $2,830 – $3,773 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,779 – $9,039 | $4,881 – $6,508 | $3,254 – $4,339 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,664 – $10,218 | $5,518 – $7,357 | $3,678 – $4,905 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,843 – $11,790 | $6,367 – $8,489 | $4,244 – $5,659 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,310 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 Kansas to Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Frederick | ~1,072 mi | 3–7 days | $4,824 – $6,432 | $5,548 – $7,397 |
| Overland Park to Frederick | ~1,077 mi | 3–7 days | $4,847 – $6,462 | $5,573 – $7,431 |
| Kansas City to Baltimore | ~1,123 mi | 3–7 days | $5,054 – $6,738 | $5,812 – $7,749 |
| Overland Park to Baltimore | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Kansas City to Annapolis | ~1,133 mi | 3–7 days | $5,099 – $6,798 | $5,863 – $7,818 |
| Overland Park to Annapolis | ~1,137 mi | 3–7 days | $5,117 – $6,822 | $5,884 – $7,845 |
| Wichita to Frederick | ~1,260 mi | 7–14 days | $5,670 – $7,560 | $6,521 – $8,694 |
| Wichita to Baltimore | ~1,310 mi | 7–14 days | $5,895 – $7,860 | $6,779 – $9,039 |
| Wichita to Annapolis | ~1,318 mi | 7–14 days | $5,931 – $7,908 | $6,821 – $9,094 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kansas
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 62 vehicle inspections (17.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 90 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| American MoversWichita, KS · USDOT 1698749 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckWichita, KS · USDOT 2277955 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCWichita, KS · USDOT 1799712 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kansas directory ranks them. At the Maryland end, 414 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maryland, moving costs in Maryland, or the reverse trip, Maryland to Kansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kansas
Kansas to Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Baltimore, the distance is about 1,310 miles. From our model that is $5,895 – $7,860 for a two-bedroom home and $6,779 – $9,039 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,244 – $5,659 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,830 – $3,773. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Kansas and Maryland, distances run from 1,072 to 1,318 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to Maryland take?
Wichita to Baltimore is 3 days on the road (about 24 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 Kansas to Maryland?
Yes. A move from Kansas into Maryland is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 89 listed movers based in Kansas, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas to Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,830 – $3,773 for a two-bedroom home over 1,310 miles against $5,895 – $7,860 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,244 – $5,659, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kansas to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,158 people (±1,975) moved from Kansas to Maryland that year, against about 1,754 (±1,286) from Maryland to Kansas. That makes Kansas the 16th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.