Popular Moving Routes in Missouri
63 routes out of 4 Missouri cities, priced by home size from one published model: 6 that stay inside the state, 49 that leave it, and a page for Missouri to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 4Cities covered
- 63Routes priced
- 245Licensed movers based here
- $465+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of Missouri costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $39 to $49 per mover per hour. We price 63 routes from 4 Missouri cities.
Missouri cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Missouri, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Missouri
Every pair of Missouri cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Missouri, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia to Saint Louis | ~137 mi | 2 hr | $617 – $822 | $709 – $945 |
| Columbia to Kansas City | ~141 mi | 3 hr | $635 – $846 | $730 – $973 |
| Columbia to Springfield | ~153 mi | 3 hr | $689 – $918 | $792 – $1,056 |
| Kansas City to Springfield | ~173 mi | 3 hr | $779 – $1,038 | $895 – $1,194 |
| Saint Louis to Springfield | ~228 mi | 4 hr | $1,026 – $1,368 | $1,180 – $1,573 |
| Kansas City to Saint Louis | ~278 mi | 5 hr | $1,251 – $1,668 | $1,439 – $1,918 |
Leaving Missouri: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to New York City, NY | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Kansas City to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,579 mi | 7–14 days | $7,106 – $9,474 | $8,171 – $10,895 |
| Springfield to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,649 mi | 7–14 days | $7,421 – $9,894 | $8,534 – $11,378 |
| Columbia to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,717 mi | 7–14 days | $7,727 – $10,302 | $8,885 – $11,847 |
| Saint Louis to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,850 mi | 7–14 days | $8,325 – $11,100 | $9,574 – $12,765 |
| Saint Louis to Chicago, IL | ~306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Columbia to Chicago, IL | ~373 mi | 1–3 days | $1,679 – $2,238 | $1,930 – $2,574 |
| Kansas City to Chicago, IL | ~481 mi | 3–7 days | $2,165 – $2,886 | $2,489 – $3,319 |
| Kansas City to Dallas, TX | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Saint Louis to Dallas, TX | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Kansas City to Houston, TX | ~754 mi | 3–7 days | $3,393 – $4,524 | $3,902 – $5,203 |
| Saint Louis to Washington, DC | ~826 mi | 3–7 days | $3,717 – $4,956 | $4,275 – $5,699 |
| Saint Louis to Atlanta, GA | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Kansas City to Atlanta, GA | ~788 mi | 3–7 days | $3,546 – $4,728 | $4,078 – $5,437 |
| Kansas City to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,222 mi | 7–14 days | $5,499 – $7,332 | $6,324 – $8,432 |
Missouri to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Missouri's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Missouri.
What moving from Missouri costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Missouri moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Missouri lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Missouri moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Missouri?
Across town it is hourly: about $39 to $49 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $465 – $761. Between Missouri cities we price 6 pairs, from Columbia to Saint Louis at about 137 miles ($617 – $822 for two bedrooms) to Kansas City to Saint Louis at about 278 miles ($1,251 – $1,668).
How much does it cost to move out of Missouri?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Indiana at about 268 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 4,816. Every Missouri-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Missouri regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Missouri is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Missouri?
245 household-goods carriers based in Missouri are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.