Moving from Kansas to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Virginia Beach it is about 1,368 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,092 to 1,368 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.
- ~1,368 miWichita → Virginia Beach
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,156+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 862 people moved from Kansas to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±802), and about 845 went the other way. Between Wichita and Virginia Beach it is about 1,368 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,156 – $8,208 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 862 people a year (±802), against about 845 (±524) from Virginia to Kansas, so Virginia gains about 17 people a year on this exchange. Kansas is the 36th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth County | Fairfax County | 323 ±349* |
| Leavenworth County | Chesterfield County | 214 ±296* |
| Johnson County | Fairfax County | 104 ±111* |
| Geary County | Arlington County | 84 ±77 |
| Leavenworth County | James City County | 78 ±103* |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Kansas to Virginia
At about 1,368 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,156 – $8,208 for a two-bedroom home and $7,079 – $9,439 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,432 – $5,910; a freight trailer is $2,955 – $3,940.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,617 – $6,156 | $3,324 – $4,432 | $2,216 – $2,955 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,540 – $7,387 | $3,989 – $5,319 | $2,659 – $3,546 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,156 – $8,208 | $4,432 – $5,910 | $2,955 – $3,940 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,079 – $9,439 | $5,097 – $6,796 | $3,398 – $4,531 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,003 – $10,670 | $5,762 – $7,683 | $3,841 – $5,122 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,234 – $12,312 | $6,648 – $8,865 | $4,432 – $5,910 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,368 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 Virginia
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 Richmond | ~1,092 mi | 3–7 days | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Overland Park to Richmond | ~1,096 mi | 3–7 days | $4,932 – $6,576 | $5,672 – $7,562 |
| Kansas City to Arlington | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Overland Park to Arlington | ~1,101 mi | 3–7 days | $4,955 – $6,606 | $5,698 – $7,597 |
| Kansas City to Norfolk | ~1,177 mi | 3–7 days | $5,297 – $7,062 | $6,091 – $8,121 |
| Kansas City to Chesapeake | ~1,179 mi | 3–7 days | $5,306 – $7,074 | $6,101 – $8,135 |
| Overland Park to Norfolk | ~1,180 mi | 3–7 days | $5,310 – $7,080 | $6,107 – $8,142 |
| Overland Park to Chesapeake | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Kansas City to Virginia Beach | ~1,196 mi | 3–7 days | $5,382 – $7,176 | $6,189 – $8,252 |
| Overland Park to Virginia Beach | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Wichita to Richmond | ~1,268 mi | 7–14 days | $5,706 – $7,608 | $6,562 – $8,749 |
| Wichita to Arlington | ~1,281 mi | 7–14 days | $5,765 – $7,686 | $6,629 – $8,839 |
| Wichita to Norfolk | ~1,348 mi | 7–14 days | $6,066 – $8,088 | $6,976 – $9,301 |
| Wichita to Chesapeake | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| Wichita to Virginia Beach | ~1,368 mi | 7–14 days | $6,156 – $8,208 | $7,079 – $9,439 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 1,368 miles. From our model that is $6,156 – $8,208 for a two-bedroom home and $7,079 – $9,439 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,432 – $5,910 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,955 – $3,940. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Kansas and Virginia, distances run from 1,092 to 1,368 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to Virginia take?
Wichita to Virginia Beach is 3 days on the road (about 25 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 Virginia?
Yes. A move from Kansas into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,955 – $3,940 for a two-bedroom home over 1,368 miles against $6,156 – $8,208 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,432 – $5,910, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kansas to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 862 people (±802) moved from Kansas to Virginia that year, against about 845 (±524) from Virginia to Kansas. That makes Kansas the 36th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.