Moving from Saint Louis, MO to Dallas, TX
About 639 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 Saint Louis, MO to Dallas, TX covers about 639 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,876 – $3,834 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 266 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 639 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 $2,876 – $3,834 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Saint Louis to Dallas
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,157 – $2,876 | $1,553 – $2,070 | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,588 – $3,451 | $1,863 – $2,484 | $1,242 – $1,656 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,876 – $3,834 | $2,070 – $2,760 | $1,380 – $1,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,307 – $4,409 | $2,381 – $3,175 | $1,587 – $2,116 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,738 – $4,984 | $2,691 – $3,589 | $1,794 – $2,392 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,313 – $5,751 | $3,106 – $4,141 | $2,070 – $2,760 |
Transport only, for an estimated 639 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 Dallas
639 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,195. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,876 to $3,834, 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 Dallas
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 266 people a year (±198) moved from St. Louis city, MO, home to Saint Louis, to Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas. Going the other way: about 378 people a year (±336). Movers from St. Louis city make up 0.2% of the 116,247 people a year who moved into Dallas 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 15,770 ±1,727 |
| Collin County, TX | 12,791 ±1,217 |
| Denton County, TX | 9,843 ±1,239 |
| Harris County, TX | 5,012 ±849 |
| Kaufman County, TX | 2,288 ±606 |
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 Dallas end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Dallas: Atlantic Relocation Systems (Carrollton, 72 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Coppell, 65 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Carrollton, 54 trucks), Santana Moving & Storage LLC (Fate, 42 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 Saint Louis to Dallas
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 639 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Dallas
A local move inside Dallas 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 Dallas are Irving (about 13 mi), Garland (about 16 mi), Arlington (about 21 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 Dallas: from McKinney, TX, from Austin, TX, from Norman, OK, from Shreveport, LA.
Saint Louis to Dallas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Saint Louis to Dallas?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 639 miles cost about $2,157 – $2,876 for a studio, $2,876 – $3,834 for a two-bedroom home and $3,307 – $4,409 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Saint Louis to Dallas take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 Saint Louis to Dallas?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,380 – $1,840 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,876 – $3,834 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,070 – $2,760.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Saint Louis to Dallas?
Yes. Saint Louis is in Missouri and Dallas is in Texas, 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 Dallas each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 266 people a year (margin of error ±198) moved from St. Louis city, which contains Saint Louis, to Dallas County, which contains Dallas.
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.