Moving from Missouri to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Jackson it is about 510 miles and about 9 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 446 to 791 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.
- ~510 miSaint Louis → Jackson
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,295+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 459 people moved from Missouri to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±363), and about 605 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Jackson it is about 510 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,295 – $3,060 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 459 people a year (±363), against about 605 (±475) from Mississippi to Missouri, so Mississippi loses about 146 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 23rd-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Callaway County | Harrison County | 100 ±150* |
| Cass County | DeSoto County | 64 ±162* |
| Callaway County | Hinds County | 63 ±107* |
| St. Louis City | DeSoto County | 62 ±88* |
| Gasconade County | DeSoto County | 57 ±86* |
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 Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Mississippi
At about 510 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,295 – $3,060 for a two-bedroom home and $2,639 – $3,519 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,652 – $2,203; a freight trailer is $1,102 – $1,469.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,721 – $2,295 | $1,239 – $1,652 | $826 – $1,102 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,066 – $2,754 | $1,487 – $1,983 | $991 – $1,322 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,295 – $3,060 | $1,652 – $2,203 | $1,102 – $1,469 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,639 – $3,519 | $1,900 – $2,534 | $1,267 – $1,689 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,984 – $3,978 | $2,148 – $2,864 | $1,432 – $1,909 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,443 – $4,590 | $2,479 – $3,305 | $1,652 – $2,203 |
Transport only, for an estimated 510 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 Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Jackson | ~446 mi | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| Saint Louis to Jackson | ~510 mi | 3–7 days | $2,295 – $3,060 | $2,639 – $3,519 |
| Columbia to Jackson | ~554 mi | 3–7 days | $2,493 – $3,324 | $2,867 – $3,823 |
| Kansas City to Jackson | ~619 mi | 3–7 days | $2,786 – $3,714 | $3,203 – $4,271 |
| Springfield to Gulfport | ~619 mi | 3–7 days | $2,786 – $3,714 | $3,203 – $4,271 |
| Saint Louis to Gulfport | ~669 mi | 3–7 days | $3,011 – $4,014 | $3,462 – $4,616 |
| Columbia to Gulfport | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| Kansas City to Gulfport | ~791 mi | 3–7 days | $3,560 – $4,746 | $4,093 – $5,458 |
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Jackson, the distance is about 510 miles. From our model that is $2,295 – $3,060 for a two-bedroom home and $2,639 – $3,519 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,652 – $2,203 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,102 – $1,469. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Missouri and Mississippi, distances run from 446 to 791 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Mississippi take?
Saint Louis to Jackson is about 9 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 Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,102 – $1,469 for a two-bedroom home over 510 miles against $2,295 – $3,060 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,652 – $2,203, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 459 people (±363) moved from Missouri to Mississippi that year, against about 605 (±475) from Mississippi to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.