Moving from Springfield, MO to Columbia, MO
About 153 miles inside Missouri. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Missouri, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Springfield, MO to Columbia, MO covers about 153 miles and is a move within Missouri. Full-service movers cost $689 – $918 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 196 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 153 miles, about 3 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 $689 – $918. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Missouri
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Springfield to Columbia
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $516 – $689 | $372 – $496 | $248 – $330 |
| 1 bedroom | $620 – $826 | $446 – $595 | $297 – $397 |
| 2 bedrooms | $689 – $918 | $496 – $661 | $330 – $441 |
| 3 bedrooms | $792 – $1,056 | $570 – $760 | $380 – $507 |
| 4 bedrooms | $895 – $1,193 | $644 – $859 | $430 – $573 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,033 – $1,377 | $744 – $991 | $496 – $661 |
Transport only, for an estimated 153 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, Springfield to Columbia
153 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $765. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $689 to $918, 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 Springfield to Columbia
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 196 people a year (±123) moved from Greene County, MO, home to Springfield, to Boone County, MO, home to Columbia. Going the other way: about 570 people a year (±262). Movers from Greene County make up 1.3% of the 14,635 people a year who moved into Boone County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Christian County, MO | 2,301 ±451 |
| Jackson County, MO | 1,208 ±277 |
| Webster County, MO | 1,068 ±397 |
| Polk County, MO | 662 ±247 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 519 ±243 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MO | 1,415 ±363 |
| Jackson County, MO | 996 ±332 |
| St. Charles County, MO | 774 ±265 |
| Callaway County, MO | 467 ±334 |
| St. Louis City, MO | 372 ±148 |
Licensed movers at each end
16 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Springfield. 1 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Movers Moving & StorageUSDOT 1712477 | Springfield · 5 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Bestway Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 81722 | Springfield · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| MCK MovingUSDOT 4130795 | Springfield · 5 mi | 3 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Smooth Moves Moving Services LLCUSDOT 3247984 | Springfield · 3 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Powerhouse Moving of Springfield LLCUSDOT 1822943 | Springfield · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Finkbiner Transfer & Storage CoUSDOT 81905 | Springfield · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Columbia end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Columbia: Tiger Moving LLC (Columbia, 5 trucks), Premier Moving and Storage Inc (Columbia, 5 trucks), Moving Mo LLC (Columbia, 4 trucks), White Moving and Storage Inc (Fulton, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Missouri, so Missouri rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Missouri licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Missouri, so your protection on this 153-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Springfield to Columbia
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 153 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 Columbia
A local move inside Columbia later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Columbia are Saint Louis (about 137 mi), Kansas City (about 141 mi), Kansas City (about 144 mi).
Other routes from Springfield
All routes from Springfield, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Overland Park, KS | ~167 mi | $752 – $1,002 |
| Springfield to Kansas City, MO | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Springfield to Saint Louis, MO | ~228 mi | $1,026 – $1,368 |
| Springfield to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,649 mi | $7,421 – $9,894 |
Also moving to Columbia: from Saint Louis, MO, from Kansas City, MO.
Springfield to Columbia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Springfield, MO to Columbia, MO?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 153 miles cost about $516 – $689 for a studio, $689 – $918 for a two-bedroom home and $792 – $1,056 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Springfield, MO to Columbia, MO take?
The drive is about 3 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 Springfield, MO to Columbia, MO?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $330 – $441 for a two-bedroom home, against $689 – $918 with full-service movers; a moving container is $496 – $661.
Is Springfield, MO to Columbia, MO an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Missouri, so the move is regulated by Missouri rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Missouri requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Springfield, MO to Columbia, MO each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 196 people a year (margin of error ±123) moved from Greene County, which contains Springfield, to Boone County, which contains Columbia.
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.