Moving from Springfield, MO to Saint Louis, MO
About 228 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 Saint Louis, MO covers about 228 miles and is a move within Missouri. Full-service movers cost $1,026 – $1,368 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 281 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 228 miles, about 4 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 $1,026 – $1,368. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Missouri
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Springfield to Saint Louis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 – $1,026 | $554 – $739 | $369 – $492 |
| 1 bedroom | $923 – $1,231 | $665 – $886 | $443 – $591 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,026 – $1,368 | $739 – $985 | $492 – $657 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,180 – $1,573 | $850 – $1,133 | $566 – $755 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,334 – $1,778 | $960 – $1,280 | $640 – $854 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,539 – $2,052 | $1,108 – $1,477 | $739 – $985 |
Transport only, for an estimated 228 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 Saint Louis
228 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,140. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,026 to $1,368, 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 Saint Louis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 281 people a year (±162) moved from Greene County, MO, home to Springfield, to St. Louis city, MO, home to Saint Louis. Going the other way: about 375 people a year (±135). Movers from Greene County make up 1.2% of the 24,011 people a year who moved into St. Louis city 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 | 8,837 ±896 |
| St. Clair County, IL | 1,217 ±448 |
| St. Charles County, MO | 1,095 ±296 |
| Cook County, IL | 682 ±258 |
| Madison County, IL | 599 ±199 |
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 Saint Louis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Saint Louis: United Van Lines (Fenton, 4,731 trucks), Aero Mayflower Transit Company (Earth City, 42 trucks), Cord Moving and Storage Company (Earth City, 35 trucks), World Class Moving & Storage (Saint Louis, 21 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 228-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 Saint Louis
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 228 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 Saint Louis
A local move inside Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis are Springfield (about 101 mi), Columbia (about 137 mi), Peoria (about 171 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 Kansas City, MO | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Springfield to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,649 mi | $7,421 – $9,894 |
Also moving to Saint Louis: from Springfield, IL, from Columbia, MO, from Kansas City, MO, from Louisville, KY.
Springfield to Saint Louis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Springfield, MO to Saint Louis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 228 miles cost about $770 – $1,026 for a studio, $1,026 – $1,368 for a two-bedroom home and $1,180 – $1,573 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Springfield, MO to Saint Louis take?
The drive is about 4 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 Saint Louis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $492 – $657 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,026 – $1,368 with full-service movers; a moving container is $739 – $985.
Is Springfield, MO to Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 281 people a year (margin of error ±162) moved from Greene County, which contains Springfield, to St. Louis city, which contains Saint Louis.
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.