Moving from Springfield, MO to Kansas City, MO
About 173 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 Kansas City, MO covers about 173 miles and is a move within Missouri. Full-service movers cost $779 – $1,038 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 1,208 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 173 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 $779 – $1,038. 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 Kansas City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $584 – $779 | $420 – $561 | $280 – $374 |
| 1 bedroom | $701 – $934 | $504 – $673 | $336 – $448 |
| 2 bedrooms | $779 – $1,038 | $561 – $747 | $374 – $498 |
| 3 bedrooms | $895 – $1,194 | $645 – $859 | $430 – $573 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,012 – $1,349 | $729 – $972 | $486 – $648 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,168 – $1,557 | $841 – $1,121 | $561 – $747 |
Transport only, for an estimated 173 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 Kansas City
173 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $865. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $779 to $1,038, 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 Kansas City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,208 people a year (±277) moved from Greene County, MO, home to Springfield, to Jackson County, MO, home to Kansas City. Going the other way: about 779 people a year (±326). Movers from Greene County make up 3.4% of the 35,887 people a year who moved into Jackson 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 |
|---|---|
| Johnson County, KS | 6,448 ±989 |
| Cass County, MO | 2,382 ±515 |
| Clay County, MO | 2,326 ±431 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 1,218 ±327 |
| Greene County, MO | 1,208 ±277 |
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 Kansas City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Kansas City: 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
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 173-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 Kansas City
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 173 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 Kansas City
A local move inside Kansas City 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 Kansas City are Kansas City (about 3 mi), Overland Park (about 12 mi), Columbia (about 141 mi).
Other routes from Springfield
All routes from Springfield, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Columbia, MO | ~153 mi | $689 – $918 |
| Springfield to Overland Park, KS | ~167 mi | $752 – $1,002 |
| 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 Kansas City: from Kansas City, KS, from Overland Park, KS, from Columbia, MO, from Omaha, NE.
Springfield to Kansas City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Springfield, MO to Kansas City, MO?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 173 miles cost about $584 – $779 for a studio, $779 – $1,038 for a two-bedroom home and $895 – $1,194 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Springfield, MO to Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, MO?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $374 – $498 for a two-bedroom home, against $779 – $1,038 with full-service movers; a moving container is $561 – $747.
Is Springfield, MO to Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, MO each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,208 people a year (margin of error ±277) moved from Greene County, which contains Springfield, to Jackson County, which contains Kansas City.
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.