Moving from Ohio to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Saint Louis it is about 461 miles and about 8 hours; the 24 city pairs we price between the two states run from 358 to 820 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.
- ~461 miColumbus → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,075+2-bedroom, movers
- 24City routes priced
In short
About 2,267 people moved from Ohio to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±962), and about 3,652 went the other way. Between Columbus and Saint Louis it is about 461 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,075 – $2,766 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,267 people a year (±962), against about 3,652 (±1,353) from Missouri to Ohio, so Missouri loses about 1,385 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 19th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | St. Louis County | 354 ±492* |
| Cuyahoga County | St. Louis City | 296 ±267 |
| Franklin County | Jackson County | 144 ±166* |
| Perry County | Harrison County | 126 ±165* |
| Tuscarawas County | Jasper County | 119 ±189* |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Missouri.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Missouri
At about 461 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,075 – $2,766 for a two-bedroom home and $2,386 – $3,181 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,494 – $1,992; a freight trailer is $996 – $1,328.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,556 – $2,075 | $1,120 – $1,494 | $747 – $996 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,867 – $2,489 | $1,344 – $1,792 | $896 – $1,195 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,075 – $2,766 | $1,494 – $1,992 | $996 – $1,328 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,386 – $3,181 | $1,718 – $2,290 | $1,145 – $1,527 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,697 – $3,596 | $1,942 – $2,589 | $1,294 – $1,726 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,112 – $4,149 | $2,240 – $2,987 | $1,494 – $1,992 |
Transport only, for an estimated 461 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 Ohio to Missouri
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to Saint Louis | ~358 mi | 1–3 days | $1,611 – $2,148 | $1,853 – $2,470 |
| Dayton to Saint Louis | ~385 mi | 1–3 days | $1,733 – $2,310 | $1,992 – $2,656 |
| Columbus to Saint Louis | ~461 mi | 3–7 days | $2,075 – $2,766 | $2,386 – $3,181 |
| Toledo to Saint Louis | ~477 mi | 3–7 days | $2,147 – $2,862 | $2,468 – $3,291 |
| Cincinnati to Columbia | ~489 mi | 3–7 days | $2,201 – $2,934 | $2,531 – $3,374 |
| Dayton to Columbia | ~511 mi | 3–7 days | $2,300 – $3,066 | $2,644 – $3,526 |
| Akron to Saint Louis | ~571 mi | 3–7 days | $2,570 – $3,426 | $2,955 – $3,940 |
| Cleveland to Saint Louis | ~572 mi | 3–7 days | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
| Cincinnati to Springfield | ~576 mi | 3–7 days | $2,592 – $3,456 | $2,981 – $3,974 |
| Toledo to Columbia | ~582 mi | 3–7 days | $2,619 – $3,492 | $3,012 – $4,016 |
| Columbus to Columbia | ~586 mi | 3–7 days | $2,637 – $3,516 | $3,033 – $4,043 |
| Dayton to Springfield | ~609 mi | 3–7 days | $2,741 – $3,654 | $3,152 – $4,202 |
| Cincinnati to Kansas City | ~629 mi | 3–7 days | $2,831 – $3,774 | $3,255 – $4,340 |
| Dayton to Kansas City | ~648 mi | 3–7 days | $2,916 – $3,888 | $3,353 – $4,471 |
| Cleveland to Columbia | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Columbus to Springfield | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Akron to Columbia | ~688 mi | 3–7 days | $3,096 – $4,128 | $3,560 – $4,747 |
| Toledo to Springfield | ~704 mi | 3–7 days | $3,168 – $4,224 | $3,643 – $4,858 |
| Toledo to Kansas City | ~708 mi | 3–7 days | $3,186 – $4,248 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| Columbus to Kansas City | ~722 mi | 3–7 days | $3,249 – $4,332 | $3,736 – $4,982 |
| Akron to Springfield | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Cleveland to Springfield | ~800 mi | 3–7 days | $3,600 – $4,800 | $4,140 – $5,520 |
| Cleveland to Kansas City | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Akron to Kansas City | ~820 mi | 3–7 days | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,243 – $5,658 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Saint Louis, the distance is about 461 miles. From our model that is $2,075 – $2,766 for a two-bedroom home and $2,386 – $3,181 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,494 – $1,992 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $996 – $1,328. Across the 24 city pairs we price between Ohio and Missouri, distances run from 358 to 820 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Missouri take?
Columbus to Saint Louis is about 8 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 Ohio to Missouri?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $996 – $1,328 for a two-bedroom home over 461 miles against $2,075 – $2,766 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,494 – $1,992, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,267 people (±962) moved from Ohio to Missouri that year, against about 3,652 (±1,353) from Missouri to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 19th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.