Moving from Saint Louis, MO to Overland Park, KS
About 284 miles across a state line, from Missouri into Kansas, 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 Overland Park, KS covers about 284 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,278 – $1,704 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 210 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 284 miles, about 5 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 $1,278 – $1,704. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Saint Louis to Overland Park
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $959 – $1,278 | $690 – $920 | $460 – $613 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 – $1,534 | $828 – $1,104 | $552 – $736 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,278 – $1,704 | $920 – $1,227 | $613 – $818 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 – $1,960 | $1,058 – $1,411 | $705 – $941 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,661 – $2,215 | $1,196 – $1,595 | $797 – $1,063 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,917 – $2,556 | $1,380 – $1,840 | $920 – $1,227 |
Transport only, for an estimated 284 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 Overland Park
284 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,420. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,278 to $1,704, 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 Overland Park
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 210 people a year (±188) moved from St. Louis city, MO, home to Saint Louis, to Johnson County, KS, home to Overland Park. Going the other way: about 19 people a year (±24). Movers from St. Louis city make up 0.6% of the 36,206 people a year who moved into Johnson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 21,660 people a year (±3,165) moving from Missouri to Kansas and about 18,446 people a year (±3,129) from Kansas to Missouri — a net gain for Kansas of about 3,214 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 |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,887 ±967 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 3,488 ±712 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,117 ±405 |
| Sedgwick County, KS | 1,204 ±429 |
| Riley County, KS | 931 ±367 |
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 Overland Park end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Overland Park: Studdard Moving and Storage (Leavenworth, 22 trucks), Century Van Lines Inc (Leavenworth, 20 trucks), Gerber Transfer LLC (Bonner Springs, 17 trucks), Centurion Moving & Storage LLC (Kansas City, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Missouri into Kansas, 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 Overland Park
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 284 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 Overland Park
A local move inside Overland Park later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Overland Park are Kansas City (about 12 mi), Kansas City (about 12 mi), Columbia (about 147 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 Chicago, IL | ~306 mi | $1,377 – $1,836 |
| Saint Louis to Little Rock, AR | ~341 mi | $1,535 – $2,046 |
| Saint Louis to Lexington, KY | ~363 mi | $1,634 – $2,178 |
Also moving to Overland Park: from Kansas City, KS, from Kansas City, MO, from Columbia, MO, from Springfield, MO.
Saint Louis to Overland Park moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Saint Louis to Overland Park?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 284 miles cost about $959 – $1,278 for a studio, $1,278 – $1,704 for a two-bedroom home and $1,470 – $1,960 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Saint Louis to Overland Park take?
The drive is about 5 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 Overland Park?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $613 – $818 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,278 – $1,704 with full-service movers; a moving container is $920 – $1,227.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Saint Louis to Overland Park?
Yes. Saint Louis is in Missouri and Overland Park is in Kansas, 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 Overland Park each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 210 people a year (margin of error ±188) moved from St. Louis city, which contains Saint Louis, to Johnson County, which contains Overland Park.
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.