Moving from Saint Louis, MO to Raleigh, NC
About 775 miles across a state line, from Missouri into North Carolina, 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 Raleigh, NC covers about 775 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,488 – $4,650 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 128 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 775 miles between Missouri and North Carolina, 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 $3,488 – $4,650 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Raleigh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,616 – $3,488 | $1,883 – $2,511 | $1,256 – $1,674 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,139 – $4,185 | $2,260 – $3,013 | $1,507 – $2,009 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,488 – $4,650 | $2,511 – $3,348 | $1,674 – $2,232 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,011 – $5,347 | $2,888 – $3,850 | $1,925 – $2,567 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,534 – $6,045 | $3,264 – $4,352 | $2,176 – $2,902 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,231 – $6,975 | $3,767 – $5,022 | $2,511 – $3,348 |
Transport only, for an estimated 775 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 Raleigh
775 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,875. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,488 to $4,650, 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 Raleigh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 128 people a year (±123) moved from St. Louis city, MO, home to Saint Louis, to Wake County, NC, home to Raleigh. Going the other way: about 36 people a year (±38). Movers from St. Louis city make up 0.2% of the 72,515 people a year who moved into Wake County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,136 people a year (±2,215) moving from Missouri to North Carolina and about 2,847 people a year (±1,427) from North Carolina to Missouri — a net gain for North Carolina of about 1,289 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 |
|---|---|
| Durham County, NC | 6,396 ±1,096 |
| Johnston County, NC | 3,607 ±905 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 2,399 ±632 |
| Orange County, NC | 1,738 ±582 |
| Franklin County, NC | 1,681 ±693 |
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 Raleigh end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Raleigh: All American Relocation (Raleigh, 41 trucks), Zippy Shell (Wake Forest, 35 trucks), Excel Moving & Storage Inc (Raleigh, 32 trucks), Trosa Moving (Durham, 32 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Missouri into North Carolina, 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 Raleigh
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 775 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Raleigh
A local move inside Raleigh later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Raleigh are Durham (about 24 mi), Chapel Hill (about 29 mi), Fayetteville (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 Raleigh: from Durham, NC, from Chapel Hill, NC, from Fayetteville, NC, from Greensboro, NC.
Saint Louis to Raleigh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Saint Louis to Raleigh?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 775 miles cost about $2,616 – $3,488 for a studio, $3,488 – $4,650 for a two-bedroom home and $4,011 – $5,347 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Saint Louis to Raleigh take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Raleigh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,674 – $2,232 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,488 – $4,650 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,511 – $3,348.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Saint Louis to Raleigh?
Yes. Saint Louis is in Missouri and Raleigh is in North Carolina, 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 Raleigh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 128 people a year (margin of error ±123) moved from St. Louis city, which contains Saint Louis, to Wake County, which contains Raleigh.
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.