Moving from Saint Louis, MO to Lexington, KY
About 363 miles across a state line, from Missouri into Kentucky, 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 Lexington, KY covers about 363 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,634 – $2,178 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 5 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 363 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,634 – $2,178. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Saint Louis to Lexington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,225 – $1,634 | $882 – $1,176 | $588 – $784 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,470 – $1,960 | $1,059 – $1,411 | $706 – $941 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,634 – $2,178 | $1,176 – $1,568 | $784 – $1,045 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,879 – $2,505 | $1,353 – $1,803 | $902 – $1,202 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,124 – $2,831 | $1,529 – $2,039 | $1,019 – $1,359 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,450 – $3,267 | $1,764 – $2,352 | $1,176 – $1,568 |
Transport only, for an estimated 363 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 Lexington
363 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,815. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,634 to $2,178, 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 Lexington
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 5 people a year (±7) moved from St. Louis city, MO, home to Saint Louis, to Fayette County, KY, home to Lexington. 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 19 people a year (±31). Movers from St. Louis city make up 0.0% of the 24,642 people a year who moved into Fayette County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,671 people a year (±1,520) moving from Missouri to Kentucky and about 1,292 people a year (±758) from Kentucky to Missouri — a net gain for Kentucky of about 1,379 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 |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County, KY | 1,730 ±470 |
| Jessamine County, KY | 1,573 ±403 |
| Madison County, KY | 1,091 ±360 |
| Orange County, FL | 796 ±468 |
| Scott County, KY | 660 ±282 |
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 Lexington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Lexington: Wildcat Van Lines (Lexington, 26 trucks), Wildcat Moving LLC (Lexington, 25 trucks), Price Coomer Relocation Services Inc (Lexington, 12 trucks), My 3 Sons Moving (Winchester, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Missouri into Kentucky, 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 Lexington
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 363 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Lexington
A local move inside Lexington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $505 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Lexington are Frankfort (about 27 mi), Louisville (about 82 mi), Cincinnati (about 85 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 Lexington: from Frankfort, KY, from Louisville, KY, from Cincinnati, OH, from Dayton, OH.
Saint Louis to Lexington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Saint Louis to Lexington?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 363 miles cost about $1,225 – $1,634 for a studio, $1,634 – $2,178 for a two-bedroom home and $1,879 – $2,505 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Saint Louis to Lexington take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Saint Louis to Lexington?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $784 – $1,045 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,634 – $2,178 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,176 – $1,568.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Saint Louis to Lexington?
Yes. Saint Louis is in Missouri and Lexington is in Kentucky, 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 Lexington each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 5 people a year (margin of error ±7) moved from St. Louis city, which contains Saint Louis, to Fayette County, which contains Lexington.
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.