Moving from Columbia, MO to Overland Park, KS
About 147 miles across a state line, from Missouri into Kansas, 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 Columbia, MO to Overland Park, KS covers about 147 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $662 – $882 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 318 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 147 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $662 – $882. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Columbia to Overland Park
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $496 – $662 | $357 – $476 | $238 – $318 |
| 1 bedroom | $595 – $794 | $429 – $572 | $286 – $381 |
| 2 bedrooms | $662 – $882 | $476 – $635 | $318 – $423 |
| 3 bedrooms | $761 – $1,014 | $548 – $730 | $365 – $487 |
| 4 bedrooms | $860 – $1,147 | $619 – $826 | $413 – $550 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $992 – $1,323 | $714 – $953 | $476 – $635 |
Transport only, for an estimated 147 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, Columbia to Overland Park
147 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $735. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $662 to $882, 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 Columbia to Overland Park
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 318 people a year (±184) moved from Boone County, MO, home to Columbia, to Johnson County, KS, home to Overland Park. Going the other way: about 55 people a year (±43). Movers from Boone County make up 0.9% of the 36,206 people a year who moved into Johnson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 21,660 people a year (±3,165) moving from Missouri to Kansas and about 18,446 people a year (±3,129) from Kansas to Missouri — a net gain for Kansas of about 3,214 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Callaway County, MO | 940 ±530 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 873 ±265 |
| Jackson County, MO | 811 ±405 |
| Greene County, MO | 570 ±262 |
| Cole County, MO | 401 ±169 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,887 ±967 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 3,488 ±712 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,117 ±405 |
| Sedgwick County, KS | 1,204 ±429 |
| Riley County, KS | 931 ±367 |
Licensed movers at each end
5 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Columbia (13 counting those licensed only inside Missouri). 1 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 100.0% of their 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Moving LLCUSDOT 3424063 | Columbia · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Premier Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 775481 | Columbia · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Amerigo MovingUSDOT 164554 | Jefferson City · 26 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| College Hunks MovingUSDOT 3684511 | Ashland · 12 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Wrapped Up MovingUSDOT 4523602 | Columbia · 6 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Overland Park end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Overland Park: Studdard Moving and Storage (Leavenworth, 22 trucks), Century Van Lines Inc (Leavenworth, 20 trucks), Gerber Transfer LLC (Bonner Springs, 17 trucks), Centurion Moving & Storage LLC (Kansas City, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Missouri into Kansas, 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 Columbia to Overland Park
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 147 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Overland Park
A local move inside Overland Park later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Overland Park are Kansas City (about 12 mi), Kansas City (about 12 mi), Columbia (about 147 mi).
Other routes from Columbia
All routes from Columbia, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia to Saint Louis, MO | ~137 mi | $617 – $822 |
| Columbia to Kansas City, MO | ~141 mi | $635 – $846 |
| Columbia to Springfield, MO | ~153 mi | $689 – $918 |
| Columbia to Chicago, IL | ~373 mi | $1,679 – $2,238 |
| Columbia to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,717 mi | $7,727 – $10,302 |
Also moving to Overland Park: from Kansas City, KS, from Kansas City, MO, from Springfield, MO, from Lincoln, NE.
Columbia to Overland Park moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Columbia, MO to Overland Park?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 147 miles cost about $496 – $662 for a studio, $662 – $882 for a two-bedroom home and $761 – $1,014 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Columbia, MO to Overland Park take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Columbia, MO to Overland Park?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $318 – $423 for a two-bedroom home, against $662 – $882 with full-service movers; a moving container is $476 – $635.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Columbia, MO to Overland Park?
Yes. Columbia is in Missouri and Overland Park is in Kansas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 5 listed movers within 30 miles of Columbia hold it.
How many people move from Columbia, MO to Overland Park each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 318 people a year (margin of error ±184) moved from Boone County, which contains Columbia, to Johnson County, which contains Overland Park.
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.