Moving from Columbia, MO to Springfield, MO
About 153 miles inside Missouri. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Missouri, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
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 Springfield, MO covers about 153 miles and is a move within Missouri. Full-service movers cost $689 – $918 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 570 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 153 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 $689 – $918. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Missouri
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Columbia to Springfield
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $516 – $689 | $372 – $496 | $248 – $330 |
| 1 bedroom | $620 – $826 | $446 – $595 | $297 – $397 |
| 2 bedrooms | $689 – $918 | $496 – $661 | $330 – $441 |
| 3 bedrooms | $792 – $1,056 | $570 – $760 | $380 – $507 |
| 4 bedrooms | $895 – $1,193 | $644 – $859 | $430 – $573 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,033 – $1,377 | $744 – $991 | $496 – $661 |
Transport only, for an estimated 153 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 Springfield
153 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $765. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $689 to $918, 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 Springfield
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 570 people a year (±262) moved from Boone County, MO, home to Columbia, to Greene County, MO, home to Springfield. Going the other way: about 196 people a year (±123). Movers from Boone County make up 2.8% of the 20,076 people a year who moved into Greene County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Christian County, MO | 1,723 ±434 |
| Lawrence County, MO | 820 ±406 |
| Jackson County, MO | 779 ±326 |
| Webster County, MO | 769 ±329 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 702 ±197 |
Licensed movers at each end
13 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Columbia. 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 50.0% of their 2 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 | — |
| Moving Mo LLCUSDOT 3035030 | Columbia · 5 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| White Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 884771 | Fulton · 20 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Amerigo MovingUSDOT 164554 | Jefferson City · 26 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| A-Tlc Moving IncUSDOT 1034774 | Columbia · 5 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Springfield end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Springfield: My Movers Moving & Storage (Springfield, 6 trucks), Bestway Moving & Storage Inc (Springfield, 5 trucks), MCK Moving (Springfield, 3 trucks), Smooth Moves Moving Services LLC (Springfield, 2 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Missouri, so Missouri rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Missouri licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Missouri, so your protection on this 153-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Columbia to Springfield
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 153 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 Springfield
A local move inside Springfield later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Springfield are Fayetteville (about 108 mi), Columbia (about 153 mi), Overland Park (about 167 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 Overland Park, KS | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| 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 Springfield: from Fayetteville, AR, from Kansas City, MO, from Tulsa, OK, from Little Rock, AR.
Columbia to Springfield moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Columbia, MO to Springfield, MO?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 153 miles cost about $516 – $689 for a studio, $689 – $918 for a two-bedroom home and $792 – $1,056 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Columbia, MO to Springfield, MO 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 Springfield, MO?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $330 – $441 for a two-bedroom home, against $689 – $918 with full-service movers; a moving container is $496 – $661.
Is Columbia, MO to Springfield, MO an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Missouri, so the move is regulated by Missouri rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Missouri requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Columbia, MO to Springfield, MO each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 570 people a year (margin of error ±262) moved from Boone County, which contains Columbia, to Greene County, which contains Springfield.
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.