Moving from Missouri to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Atlanta it is about 544 miles and about 10 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 544 to 1,047 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.
- ~544 miSaint Louis → Atlanta
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,448+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 3,386 people moved from Missouri to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,520), and about 4,242 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Atlanta it is about 544 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,448 – $3,264 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,386 people a year (±1,520), against about 4,242 (±1,640) from Georgia to Missouri, so Georgia loses about 856 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 22nd-largest of the 47 states sending people to Georgia; Georgia took in about 266,166 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis City | Gwinnett County | 440 ±484* |
| St. Louis County | Fulton County | 260 ±205 |
| St. Louis County | DeKalb County | 235 ±176 |
| Morgan County | Chatham County | 163 ±166* |
| St. Louis City | DeKalb County | 115 ±138* |
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 Atlanta, 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 Georgia.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Georgia
At about 544 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,448 – $3,264 for a two-bedroom home and $2,815 – $3,754 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,763 – $2,350; a freight trailer is $1,175 – $1,567.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,836 – $2,448 | $1,322 – $1,763 | $881 – $1,175 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,203 – $2,938 | $1,586 – $2,115 | $1,058 – $1,410 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,448 – $3,264 | $1,763 – $2,350 | $1,175 – $1,567 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,815 – $3,754 | $2,027 – $2,703 | $1,351 – $1,802 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,182 – $4,243 | $2,291 – $3,055 | $1,528 – $2,037 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,672 – $4,896 | $2,644 – $3,525 | $1,763 – $2,350 |
Transport only, for an estimated 544 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 Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Atlanta | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Saint Louis to Columbus | ~603 mi | 3–7 days | $2,714 – $3,618 | $3,121 – $4,161 |
| Springfield to Atlanta | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Columbia to Atlanta | ~664 mi | 3–7 days | $2,988 – $3,984 | $3,436 – $4,582 |
| Springfield to Columbus | ~673 mi | 3–7 days | $3,029 – $4,038 | $3,483 – $4,644 |
| Saint Louis to Augusta | ~677 mi | 3–7 days | $3,047 – $4,062 | $3,503 – $4,671 |
| Columbia to Columbus | ~712 mi | 3–7 days | $3,204 – $4,272 | $3,685 – $4,913 |
| Kansas City to Atlanta | ~788 mi | 3–7 days | $3,546 – $4,728 | $4,078 – $5,437 |
| Saint Louis to Savannah | ~796 mi | 3–7 days | $3,582 – $4,776 | $4,119 – $5,492 |
| Springfield to Augusta | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
| Columbia to Augusta | ~804 mi | 3–7 days | $3,618 – $4,824 | $4,161 – $5,548 |
| Kansas City to Columbus | ~826 mi | 3–7 days | $3,717 – $4,956 | $4,275 – $5,699 |
| Springfield to Savannah | ~907 mi | 3–7 days | $4,082 – $5,442 | $4,694 – $6,258 |
| Columbia to Savannah | ~921 mi | 3–7 days | $4,145 – $5,526 | $4,766 – $6,355 |
| Kansas City to Augusta | ~934 mi | 3–7 days | $4,203 – $5,604 | $4,833 – $6,445 |
| Kansas City to Savannah | ~1,047 mi | 3–7 days | $4,712 – $6,282 | $5,418 – $7,224 |
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 Georgia end, 695 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Georgia, moving costs in Georgia, or the reverse trip, Georgia 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 Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Atlanta, the distance is about 544 miles. From our model that is $2,448 – $3,264 for a two-bedroom home and $2,815 – $3,754 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,763 – $2,350 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,175 – $1,567. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Missouri and Georgia, distances run from 544 to 1,047 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Georgia take?
Saint Louis to Atlanta is about 10 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Missouri to Georgia?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Georgia 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 Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,175 – $1,567 for a two-bedroom home over 544 miles against $2,448 – $3,264 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,763 – $2,350, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,386 people (±1,520) moved from Missouri to Georgia that year, against about 4,242 (±1,640) from Georgia to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 22nd-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.