Moving from Saint Louis, MO to Ann Arbor, MI
About 492 miles across a state line, from Missouri into Michigan, 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 Saint Louis, MO to Ann Arbor, MI covers about 492 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,214 – $2,952 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 8 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 492 miles between Missouri and Michigan, 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 $2,214 – $2,952 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Saint Louis to Ann Arbor
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,661 – $2,214 | $1,196 – $1,594 | $797 – $1,063 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,993 – $2,657 | $1,435 – $1,913 | $956 – $1,275 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,214 – $2,952 | $1,594 – $2,125 | $1,063 – $1,417 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,546 – $3,395 | $1,833 – $2,444 | $1,222 – $1,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,878 – $3,838 | $2,072 – $2,763 | $1,382 – $1,842 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,321 – $4,428 | $2,391 – $3,188 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
Transport only, for an estimated 492 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, Saint Louis to Ann Arbor
492 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,460. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,214 to $2,952, 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 Saint Louis to Ann Arbor
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 8 people a year (±14) moved from St. Louis city, MO, home to Saint Louis, to Washtenaw County, MI, home to Ann Arbor. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 80 people a year (±92). Movers from St. Louis city make up 0.0% of the 34,209 people a year who moved into Washtenaw County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,808 people a year (±1,138) moving from Missouri to Michigan and about 2,471 people a year (±1,714) from Michigan to Missouri — a net gain for Missouri of about 663 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MO | 11,953 ±1,596 |
| Jefferson County, MO | 1,408 ±550 |
| St. Clair County, IL | 1,099 ±517 |
| St. Charles County, MO | 1,050 ±480 |
| Cook County, IL | 676 ±251 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 6,351 ±753 |
| Oakland County, MI | 3,405 ±506 |
| Cook County, IL | 962 ±198 |
| Ingham County, MI | 800 ±223 |
| Livingston County, MI | 796 ±269 |
Licensed movers at each end
55 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Saint Louis (95 counting those licensed only inside Missouri). 22 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.7% of their 1,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesUSDOT 77949 | Fenton · 17 mi | 4,731 trucks | 2,112 | 24.3% of 1,102 |
| Aero Mayflower Transit CompanyUSDOT 73351 | Earth City · 18 mi | 42 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Cord Moving and Storage CompanyUSDOT 181102 | Earth City · 18 mi | 35 trucks | 2 | 50.0% of 2 |
| World Class Moving & StorageUSDOT 3295868 | Saint Louis · 4 mi | 21 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
| McGuire Moving &Storage IncUSDOT 543880 | Saint Louis · 6 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingUSDOT 3729289 | Saint Louis · 11 mi | 10 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Ann Arbor end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor: Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations (Dearborn, 245 trucks), Imlach Movers Inc (Trenton, 45 trucks), Morse Moving & Storage Inc (Romulus, 43 trucks), Rose Moving & Storage (Canton, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Missouri into Michigan, 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 Saint Louis to Ann Arbor
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 492 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Ann Arbor
A local move inside Ann Arbor later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Ann Arbor are Detroit (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 52 mi), Lansing (about 60 mi).
Other routes from Saint Louis
All routes from Saint Louis, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Springfield, IL | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Saint Louis to Columbia, MO | ~137 mi | $617 – $822 |
| Saint Louis to Springfield, MO | ~228 mi | $1,026 – $1,368 |
| Saint Louis to Kansas City, MO | ~278 mi | $1,251 – $1,668 |
| Saint Louis to Louisville, KY | ~281 mi | $1,265 – $1,686 |
| Saint Louis to Overland Park, KS | ~284 mi | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| Saint Louis to Chicago, IL | ~306 mi | $1,377 – $1,836 |
| Saint Louis to Little Rock, AR | ~341 mi | $1,535 – $2,046 |
Also moving to Ann Arbor: from Detroit, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI.
Saint Louis to Ann Arbor moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Saint Louis to Ann Arbor?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 492 miles cost about $1,661 – $2,214 for a studio, $2,214 – $2,952 for a two-bedroom home and $2,546 – $3,395 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Saint Louis to Ann Arbor take?
The drive is about 9 hours, 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 Saint Louis to Ann Arbor?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,063 – $1,417 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,214 – $2,952 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,594 – $2,125.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Saint Louis to Ann Arbor?
Yes. Saint Louis is in Missouri and Ann Arbor is in Michigan, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 55 listed movers within 30 miles of Saint Louis hold it.
How many people move from Saint Louis to Ann Arbor each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 8 people a year (margin of error ±14) moved from St. Louis city, which contains Saint Louis, to Washtenaw County, which contains Ann Arbor.
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.