Moving from Kansas City, MO to Houston, TX
About 754 miles across a state line, from Missouri into Texas, 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 Kansas City, MO to Houston, TX covers about 754 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,393 – $4,524 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 186 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 754 miles between Missouri and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,393 – $4,524 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Kansas City to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,545 – $3,393 | $1,832 – $2,443 | $1,221 – $1,629 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,054 – $4,072 | $2,199 – $2,932 | $1,466 – $1,954 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,393 – $4,524 | $2,443 – $3,257 | $1,629 – $2,172 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,902 – $5,203 | $2,809 – $3,746 | $1,873 – $2,497 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,411 – $5,881 | $3,176 – $4,234 | $2,117 – $2,823 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,090 – $6,786 | $3,664 – $4,886 | $2,443 – $3,257 |
Transport only, for an estimated 754 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, Kansas City to Houston
754 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,770. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,393 to $4,524, 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 Kansas City to Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 186 people a year (±160) moved from Jackson County, MO, home to Kansas City, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 284 people a year (±189). Movers from Jackson County make up 0.1% of the 161,852 people a year who moved into Harris County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 15,134 people a year (±4,365) moving from Missouri to Texas and about 12,723 people a year (±2,888) from Texas to Missouri — a net gain for Texas of about 2,411 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Johnson County, KS | 6,887 ±967 |
| Clay County, MO | 4,004 ±713 |
| Cass County, MO | 2,802 ±672 |
| Platte County, MO | 1,855 ±528 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 1,633 ±490 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
Licensed movers at each end
54 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Kansas City (78 counting those licensed only inside Missouri). 30 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.1% of their 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studdard Moving and StorageUSDOT 99388 | Leavenworth · 25 mi | 22 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Century Van Lines IncUSDOT 888860 | Leavenworth · 25 mi | 20 trucks | 0 | — |
| Gerber Transfer LLCUSDOT 2391030 | Bonner Springs · 19 mi | 17 trucks | 12 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingUSDOT 2929832 | Lenexa · 13 mi | 14 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCUSDOT 1980643 | Kansas City · 4 mi | 11 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 8 |
| SPD Transfer ServiceUSDOT 283973 | Kansas City · 6 mi | 11 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Missouri into Texas, 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 Kansas City to Houston
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 754 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Houston
A local move inside Houston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 mi).
Other routes from Kansas City
All routes from Kansas City, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Kansas City, KS | ~3 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Kansas City to Overland Park, KS | ~12 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Kansas City to Columbia, MO | ~141 mi | $635 – $846 |
| Kansas City to Springfield, MO | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Kansas City to Lincoln, NE | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Kansas City to Wichita, KS | ~208 mi | $936 – $1,248 |
| Kansas City to Des Moines, IA | ~209 mi | $941 – $1,254 |
| Kansas City to Tulsa, OK | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Kansas City to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas City, MO to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 754 miles cost about $2,545 – $3,393 for a studio, $3,393 – $4,524 for a two-bedroom home and $3,902 – $5,203 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Kansas City, MO to Houston take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas City, MO to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,629 – $2,172 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,393 – $4,524 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,443 – $3,257.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Kansas City, MO to Houston?
Yes. Kansas City is in Missouri and Houston is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 54 listed movers within 30 miles of Kansas City hold it.
How many people move from Kansas City, MO to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 186 people a year (margin of error ±160) moved from Jackson County, which contains Kansas City, to Harris County, which contains Houston.
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.