Moving from Maryland to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Saint Louis it is about 852 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 802 to 1,130 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.
- ~852 miBaltimore → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,834+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,287 people moved from Maryland to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±760), and about 654 went the other way. Between Baltimore and Saint Louis it is about 852 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,834 – $5,112 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 228 movers based in Maryland hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maryland to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,287 people a year (±760), against about 654 (±430) from Missouri to Maryland, so Missouri gains about 633 people a year on this exchange. Maryland is the 24th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | St. Louis County | 173 ±122 |
| Baltimore City | Butler County | 162 ±244* |
| Montgomery County | St. Louis City | 152 ±128 |
| Anne Arundel County | Jackson County | 150 ±181* |
| Baltimore City | Pulaski County | 113 ±107 |
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.
Baltimore 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 Maryland and Missouri.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Missouri
At about 852 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,834 – $5,112 for a two-bedroom home and $4,409 – $5,879 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,760 – $3,681; a freight trailer is $1,840 – $2,454.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,876 – $3,834 | $2,070 – $2,760 | $1,380 – $1,840 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,451 – $4,601 | $2,484 – $3,313 | $1,656 – $2,208 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,834 – $5,112 | $2,760 – $3,681 | $1,840 – $2,454 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,409 – $5,879 | $3,175 – $4,233 | $2,116 – $2,822 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,984 – $6,646 | $3,589 – $4,785 | $2,392 – $3,190 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,751 – $7,668 | $4,141 – $5,521 | $2,760 – $3,681 |
Transport only, for an estimated 852 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 Maryland to Missouri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick to Saint Louis | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
| Baltimore to Saint Louis | ~852 mi | 3–7 days | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| Annapolis to Saint Louis | ~860 mi | 3–7 days | $3,870 – $5,160 | $4,450 – $5,934 |
| Frederick to Columbia | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Baltimore to Columbia | ~982 mi | 3–7 days | $4,419 – $5,892 | $5,082 – $6,776 |
| Annapolis to Columbia | ~991 mi | 3–7 days | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Frederick to Springfield | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Baltimore to Springfield | ~1,067 mi | 3–7 days | $4,802 – $6,402 | $5,522 – $7,362 |
| Frederick to Kansas City | ~1,069 mi | 3–7 days | $4,811 – $6,414 | $5,532 – $7,376 |
| Annapolis to Springfield | ~1,073 mi | 3–7 days | $4,829 – $6,438 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
| Baltimore to Kansas City | ~1,120 mi | 3–7 days | $5,040 – $6,720 | $5,796 – $7,728 |
| Annapolis to Kansas City | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maryland
163 of the 228 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,592 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 149 of 1,068 vehicle inspections (14.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,592 driver inspections (19.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncTemple Hills, MD · USDOT 388638 | 94 | 20 of 53 | 18 of 94 |
| Town and Country Movers IncGaithersburg, MD · USDOT 418499 | 75 | 10 of 53 | 10 of 75 |
| New Horizon Movers IncGlen Burnie, MD · USDOT 4371650 | 61 | 9 of 40 | 15 of 61 |
| Re Moving America LLCGermantown, MD · USDOT 3580779 | 53 | 4 of 23 | 28 of 53 |
| Graceful Transitions MovingFrederick, MD · USDOT 2637395 | 47 | 2 of 42 | 1 of 47 |
| Zip Van Lines LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 4013353 | 43 | 3 of 22 | 6 of 43 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
414 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maryland, 228 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maryland 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 Maryland. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maryland
Maryland to Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Saint Louis, the distance is about 852 miles. From our model that is $3,834 – $5,112 for a two-bedroom home and $4,409 – $5,879 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,760 – $3,681 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,840 – $2,454. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Maryland and Missouri, distances run from 802 to 1,130 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Missouri take?
Baltimore to Saint Louis is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Maryland to Missouri?
Yes. A move from Maryland into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 414 listed movers based in Maryland, 228 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maryland.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maryland to Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,840 – $2,454 for a two-bedroom home over 852 miles against $3,834 – $5,112 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,760 – $3,681, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maryland to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,287 people (±760) moved from Maryland to Missouri that year, against about 654 (±430) from Missouri to Maryland. That makes Maryland the 24th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.