Moving from Mississippi to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Saint Louis it is about 510 miles and about 9 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 446 to 791 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~510 miJackson → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,295+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 605 people moved from Mississippi to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±475), and about 459 went the other way. Between Jackson and Saint Louis it is about 510 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,295 – $3,060 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 605 people a year (±475), against about 459 (±363) from Missouri to Mississippi, so Missouri gains about 146 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 37th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | Jackson County | 204 ±291* |
| Lee County | Warren County | 114 ±137* |
| Rankin County | Clay County | 102 ±163* |
| Simpson County | Pulaski County | 95 ±100* |
| DeSoto County | St. Charles County | 86 ±94* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Jackson to Saint Louis, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Mississippi and Missouri.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Missouri
At about 510 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,295 – $3,060 for a two-bedroom home and $2,639 – $3,519 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,652 – $2,203; a freight trailer is $1,102 – $1,469.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,721 – $2,295 | $1,239 – $1,652 | $826 – $1,102 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,066 – $2,754 | $1,487 – $1,983 | $991 – $1,322 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,295 – $3,060 | $1,652 – $2,203 | $1,102 – $1,469 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,639 – $3,519 | $1,900 – $2,534 | $1,267 – $1,689 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,984 – $3,978 | $2,148 – $2,864 | $1,432 – $1,909 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,443 – $4,590 | $2,479 – $3,305 | $1,652 – $2,203 |
Transport only, for an estimated 510 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.
City-to-city routes from Mississippi to Missouri
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Springfield | ~446 mi | 3–7 days | $2,007 – $2,676 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| Jackson to Saint Louis | ~510 mi | 3–7 days | $2,295 – $3,060 | $2,639 – $3,519 |
| Jackson to Columbia | ~554 mi | 3–7 days | $2,493 – $3,324 | $2,867 – $3,823 |
| Gulfport to Springfield | ~619 mi | 3–7 days | $2,786 – $3,714 | $3,203 – $4,271 |
| Jackson to Kansas City | ~619 mi | 3–7 days | $2,786 – $3,714 | $3,203 – $4,271 |
| Gulfport to Saint Louis | ~669 mi | 3–7 days | $3,011 – $4,014 | $3,462 – $4,616 |
| Gulfport to Columbia | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| Gulfport to Kansas City | ~791 mi | 3–7 days | $3,560 – $4,746 | $4,093 – $5,458 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi directory ranks them. At the Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri to Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Saint Louis, the distance is about 510 miles. From our model that is $2,295 – $3,060 for a two-bedroom home and $2,639 – $3,519 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,652 – $2,203 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,102 – $1,469. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Missouri, distances run from 446 to 791 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Missouri take?
Jackson to Saint Louis is about 9 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Mississippi to Missouri?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,102 – $1,469 for a two-bedroom home over 510 miles against $2,295 – $3,060 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,652 – $2,203, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 605 people (±475) moved from Mississippi to Missouri that year, against about 459 (±363) from Missouri to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 37th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.