Moving from Oregon to Kansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Wichita it is about 1,643 miles and 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,643 to 1,755 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.
- ~1,643 miPortland → Wichita
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,394+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 761 people moved from Oregon to Kansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±544), and about 721 went the other way. Between Portland and Wichita it is about 1,643 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,394 – $9,858 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Kansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 761 people a year (±544), against about 721 (±510) from Kansas to Oregon, so Kansas gains about 40 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 24th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Kansas; Kansas took in about 83,083 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Klamath County | Sumner County | 231 ±295* |
| Lane County | Saline County | 92 ±106* |
| Multnomah County | Riley County | 68 ±75* |
| Multnomah County | Sedgwick County | 65 ±58 |
| Deschutes County | Harvey County | 51 ±70* |
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.
Portland to Wichita, 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 Oregon and Kansas.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Kansas
At about 1,643 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,394 – $9,858 for a two-bedroom home and $8,503 – $11,337 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,323 – $7,098; a freight trailer is $3,549 – $4,732.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,545 – $7,394 | $3,992 – $5,323 | $2,662 – $3,549 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,654 – $8,872 | $4,791 – $6,388 | $3,194 – $4,259 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,394 – $9,858 | $5,323 – $7,098 | $3,549 – $4,732 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,503 – $11,337 | $6,122 – $8,162 | $4,081 – $5,442 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,612 – $12,815 | $6,920 – $9,227 | $4,614 – $6,151 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,090 – $14,787 | $7,985 – $10,647 | $5,323 – $7,098 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,643 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 Oregon to Kansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene to Wichita | ~1,643 mi | 7–14 days | $7,394 – $9,858 | $8,503 – $11,337 |
| Portland to Wichita | ~1,643 mi | 7–14 days | $7,394 – $9,858 | $8,503 – $11,337 |
| Salem to Wichita | ~1,652 mi | 7–14 days | $7,434 – $9,912 | $8,549 – $11,399 |
| Portland to Kansas City | ~1,739 mi | 7–14 days | $7,826 – $10,434 | $8,999 – $11,999 |
| Portland to Overland Park | ~1,740 mi | 7–14 days | $7,830 – $10,440 | $9,004 – $12,006 |
| Eugene to Kansas City | ~1,752 mi | 7–14 days | $7,884 – $10,512 | $9,067 – $12,089 |
| Eugene to Overland Park | ~1,753 mi | 7–14 days | $7,889 – $10,518 | $9,072 – $12,096 |
| Salem to Kansas City | ~1,754 mi | 7–14 days | $7,893 – $10,524 | $9,077 – $12,103 |
| Salem to Overland Park | ~1,755 mi | 7–14 days | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,082 – $12,109 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Oregon
50 of the 77 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 342 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 225 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 60 of 336 driver inspections (17.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1863079 | 78 | 8 of 46 | 6 of 78 |
| PDX Movers LLCTualatin, OR · USDOT 2353055 | 34 | 3 of 29 | 0 of 34 |
| Terminal Transfer IncPortland, OR · USDOT 59571 | 22 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 22 |
| CBC MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1598972 | 16 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 16 |
| Gentle John's Moving & StorageClackamas, OR · USDOT 3443547 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Willamette Valley Moving IncPortland, OR · USDOT 945885 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
167 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oregon, 77 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oregon directory ranks them. At the Kansas end, 89 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Kansas, moving costs in Kansas, or the reverse trip, Kansas to Oregon. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oregon
Oregon to Kansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Kansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Wichita, the distance is about 1,643 miles. From our model that is $7,394 – $9,858 for a two-bedroom home and $8,503 – $11,337 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,323 – $7,098 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,549 – $4,732. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Oregon and Kansas, distances run from 1,643 to 1,755 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Kansas take?
Portland to Wichita is 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Oregon to Kansas?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Kansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 167 listed movers based in Oregon, 77 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oregon.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oregon to Kansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,549 – $4,732 for a two-bedroom home over 1,643 miles against $7,394 – $9,858 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,323 – $7,098, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Kansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 761 people (±544) moved from Oregon to Kansas that year, against about 721 (±510) from Kansas to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 24th-largest source of new residents for Kansas among the states.