Moving from Missouri to 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 (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.
- ~1,238 miSaint Louis → Miami
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,571+2-bedroom, movers
- 44City routes priced
In short
About 8,080 people moved from Missouri to Florida in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,426), and about 6,623 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Miami it is about 1,238 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,571 – $7,428 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Florida
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 8,080 people a year (±2,426), against about 6,623 (±1,785) from Florida to Missouri, so Florida gains about 1,457 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 26th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Florida; Florida took in about 573,876 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Platte County | Broward County | 283 ±313* |
| St. Louis City | Pinellas County | 269 ±276* |
| St. Louis County | Pinellas County | 235 ±200 |
| St. Charles County | Clay County | 233 ±357* |
| Maries County | Broward County | 181 ±190* |
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.
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. 3 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri directory ranks them. At the Florida end, 1,652 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Florida, moving costs in Florida, or the reverse trip, Florida to Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Missouri into Florida is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
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, about $4,011 – $5,348, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Florida each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 8,080 people (±2,426) moved from Missouri to Florida that year, against about 6,623 (±1,785) from Florida to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 26th-largest source of new residents for Florida among the states.