Moving from Missourito Florida
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Miami it is about 1,238 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 44 city pairs we price between the two states run from 767 to 1,449 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Saint Louis to Miami, 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 Missouri and Florida.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Florida
At about 1,238 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,571 – $7,428 for a two-bedroom home and $6,407 – $8,542 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,011 – $5,348; a freight trailer is $2,674 – $3,565.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,178 – $5,571 | $3,008 – $4,011 | $2,006 – $2,674 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,014 – $6,685 | $3,610 – $4,813 | $2,407 – $3,209 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,571 – $7,428 | $4,011 – $5,348 | $2,674 – $3,565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,407 – $8,542 | $4,613 – $6,150 | $3,075 – $4,100 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,242 – $9,656 | $5,214 – $6,953 | $3,476 – $4,635 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,357 – $11,142 | $6,017 – $8,022 | $4,011 – $5,348 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,238 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 Missouri to Florida
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 20 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Tallahassee | ~767 mi | 3–7 days | $3,452 – $4,602 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
| Springfield to Tallahassee | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Columbia to Tallahassee | ~868 mi | 3–7 days | $3,906 – $5,208 | $4,492 – $5,989 |
| Saint Louis to Jacksonville | ~876 mi | 3–7 days | $3,942 – $5,256 | $4,533 – $6,044 |
| Saint Louis to Gainesville | ~890 mi | 3–7 days | $4,005 – $5,340 | $4,606 – $6,141 |
| Springfield to Gainesville | ~952 mi | 3–7 days | $4,284 – $5,712 | $4,927 – $6,569 |
| Springfield to Jacksonville | ~955 mi | 3–7 days | $4,298 – $5,730 | $4,942 – $6,590 |
| Kansas City to Tallahassee | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Columbia to Jacksonville | ~990 mi | 3–7 days | $4,455 – $5,940 | $5,123 – $6,831 |
| Columbia to Gainesville | ~998 mi | 3–7 days | $4,491 – $5,988 | $5,165 – $6,886 |
| Saint Louis to Orlando | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Saint Louis to Tampa | ~1,005 mi | 3–7 days | $4,523 – $6,030 | $5,201 – $6,935 |
| Saint Louis to Saint Petersburg | ~1,011 mi | 3–7 days | $4,550 – $6,066 | $5,232 – $6,976 |
| Springfield to Tampa | ~1,046 mi | 3–7 days | $4,707 – $6,276 | $5,413 – $7,217 |
| Springfield to Saint Petersburg | ~1,049 mi | 3–7 days | $4,721 – $6,294 | $5,429 – $7,238 |
| Springfield to Orlando | ~1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Columbia to Tampa | ~1,106 mi | 3–7 days | $4,977 – $6,636 | $5,724 – $7,631 |
| Kansas City to Jacksonville | ~1,108 mi | 3–7 days | $4,986 – $6,648 | $5,734 – $7,645 |
| Kansas City to Gainesville | ~1,110 mi | 3–7 days | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
| Columbia to Saint Petersburg | ~1,111 mi | 3–7 days | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| Columbia to Orlando | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Saint Louis to Cape Coral | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Saint Louis to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,127 mi | 3–7 days | $5,072 – $6,762 | $5,832 – $7,776 |
| Springfield to Cape Coral | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Springfield to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,186 mi | 3–7 days | $5,337 – $7,116 | $6,138 – $8,183 |
| Kansas City to Tampa | ~1,210 mi | 7–14 days | $5,445 – $7,260 | $6,262 – $8,349 |
| Columbia to Cape Coral | ~1,212 mi | 7–14 days | $5,454 – $7,272 | $6,272 – $8,363 |
| Kansas City to Saint Petersburg | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Saint Louis to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,216 mi | 7–14 days | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
| Kansas City to Orlando | ~1,224 mi | 7–14 days | $5,508 – $7,344 | $6,334 – $8,446 |
| Saint Louis to Hialeah | ~1,227 mi | 7–14 days | $5,522 – $7,362 | $6,350 – $8,466 |
| Columbia to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,236 mi | 7–14 days | $5,562 – $7,416 | $6,396 – $8,528 |
| Saint Louis to Miami | ~1,238 mi | 7–14 days | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,407 – $8,542 |
| Springfield to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,267 mi | 7–14 days | $5,702 – $7,602 | $6,557 – $8,742 |
| Springfield to Hialeah | ~1,274 mi | 7–14 days | $5,733 – $7,644 | $6,593 – $8,791 |
| Springfield to Miami | ~1,285 mi | 7–14 days | $5,783 – $7,710 | $6,650 – $8,866 |
| Kansas City to Cape Coral | ~1,313 mi | 7–14 days | $5,909 – $7,878 | $6,795 – $9,060 |
| Columbia to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,322 mi | 7–14 days | $5,949 – $7,932 | $6,841 – $9,122 |
| Columbia to Hialeah | ~1,332 mi | 7–14 days | $5,994 – $7,992 | $6,893 – $9,191 |
| Columbia to Miami | ~1,342 mi | 7–14 days | $6,039 – $8,052 | $6,945 – $9,260 |
| Kansas City to Port Saint Lucie | ~1,347 mi | 7–14 days | $6,062 – $8,082 | $6,971 – $9,294 |
| Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale | ~1,429 mi | 7–14 days | $6,431 – $8,574 | $7,395 – $9,860 |
| Kansas City to Hialeah | ~1,438 mi | 7–14 days | $6,471 – $8,628 | $7,442 – $9,922 |
| Kansas City to Miami | ~1,449 mi | 7–14 days | $6,521 – $8,694 | $7,499 – $9,998 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,238 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Missouri
245 household-goods carriers in Missouri are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- United Van Lines, Fenton · USDOT 77949 · 4731 trucks
- Day Transfer Company Inc, Cape Girardeau · USDOT 2441154 · 80 trucks
- Carlyle Van Lines Inc, Warrensburg · USDOT 279780 · 62 trucks
- Aero Mayflower Transit Company, Earth City · USDOT 73351 · 42 trucks
- Cord Moving And Storage Company, Earth City · USDOT 181102 · 35 trucks
At the Florida end
2,045 household-goods carriers are based in Florida — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Miami runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,964 – $9,285 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,407 – $8,542 | $8,009 – $10,678 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Florida moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Florida?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Miami, the distance is about 1,238 miles. From our model that is $5,571 – $7,428 for a two-bedroom home and $6,407 – $8,542 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,011 – $5,348 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,674 – $3,565. Across the 44 city pairs we price between Missouri and Florida, distances run from 767 to 1,449 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Florida take?
Saint Louis to Miami is 3 days on the road (about 23 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 Missouri to Florida?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Missouri into Florida is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Florida?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,674 – $3,565 for a two-bedroom home over 1,238 miles against $5,571 – $7,428 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $8,009 – $10,678 rather than $6,407 – $8,542.