Moving from Missouri to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Baltimore it is about 852 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 802 to 1,130 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.
- ~852 miSaint Louis → Baltimore
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,834+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 654 people moved from Missouri to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±430), and about 1,287 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Baltimore it is about 852 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,834 – $5,112 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 654 people a year (±430), against about 1,287 (±760) from Maryland to Missouri, so Maryland loses about 633 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 35th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maryland; Maryland took in about 164,290 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | Baltimore County | 89 ±92* |
| St. Charles County | St. Mary's County | 56 ±76* |
| St. Louis County | Baltimore City | 54 ±84* |
| Taney County | Baltimore County | 47 ±53* |
| Boone County | Montgomery County | 45 ±52* |
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 Baltimore, 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 Maryland.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Maryland
At about 852 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,834 – $5,112 for a two-bedroom home and $4,409 – $5,879 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,760 – $3,681; a freight trailer is $1,840 – $2,454.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,876 – $3,834 | $2,070 – $2,760 | $1,380 – $1,840 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,451 – $4,601 | $2,484 – $3,313 | $1,656 – $2,208 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,834 – $5,112 | $2,760 – $3,681 | $1,840 – $2,454 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,409 – $5,879 | $3,175 – $4,233 | $2,116 – $2,822 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,984 – $6,646 | $3,589 – $4,785 | $2,392 – $3,190 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,751 – $7,668 | $4,141 – $5,521 | $2,760 – $3,681 |
Transport only, for an estimated 852 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 Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Frederick | ~802 mi | 3–7 days | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
| Saint Louis to Baltimore | ~852 mi | 3–7 days | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| Saint Louis to Annapolis | ~860 mi | 3–7 days | $3,870 – $5,160 | $4,450 – $5,934 |
| Columbia to Frederick | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Columbia to Baltimore | ~982 mi | 3–7 days | $4,419 – $5,892 | $5,082 – $6,776 |
| Columbia to Annapolis | ~991 mi | 3–7 days | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Springfield to Frederick | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Springfield to Baltimore | ~1,067 mi | 3–7 days | $4,802 – $6,402 | $5,522 – $7,362 |
| Kansas City to Frederick | ~1,069 mi | 3–7 days | $4,811 – $6,414 | $5,532 – $7,376 |
| Springfield to Annapolis | ~1,073 mi | 3–7 days | $4,829 – $6,438 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
| Kansas City to Baltimore | ~1,120 mi | 3–7 days | $5,040 – $6,720 | $5,796 – $7,728 |
| Kansas City to Annapolis | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
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 Maryland end, 414 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maryland, moving costs in Maryland, or the reverse trip, Maryland 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 Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Baltimore, the distance is about 852 miles. From our model that is $3,834 – $5,112 for a two-bedroom home and $4,409 – $5,879 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,760 – $3,681 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,840 – $2,454. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Missouri and Maryland, distances run from 802 to 1,130 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Maryland take?
Saint Louis to Baltimore is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving). 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 Maryland?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Maryland 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 Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,840 – $2,454 for a two-bedroom home over 852 miles against $3,834 – $5,112 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,760 – $3,681, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 654 people (±430) moved from Missouri to Maryland that year, against about 1,287 (±760) from Maryland to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 35th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.