Moving from Oregon to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Saint Louis it is about 2,005 miles and 5 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,742 to 2,024 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.
- ~2,005 miPortland → Saint Louis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,023+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,130 people moved from Oregon to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±650), and about 1,247 went the other way. Between Portland and Saint Louis it is about 2,005 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,023 – $12,030 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,130 people a year (±650), against about 1,247 (±1,056) from Missouri to Oregon, so Missouri loses about 117 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 29th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas County | Jackson County | 113 ±156* |
| Multnomah County | St. Louis County | 88 ±126* |
| Polk County | Lawrence County | 88 ±114* |
| Clackamas County | Howell County | 67 ±105* |
| Washington County | Pulaski County | 65 ±79* |
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 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 Oregon and Missouri.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Missouri
At about 2,005 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,023 – $12,030 for a two-bedroom home and $10,376 – $13,835 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,496 – $8,662; a freight trailer is $4,331 – $5,774.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,767 – $9,023 | $4,872 – $6,496 | $3,248 – $4,331 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,120 – $10,827 | $5,847 – $7,795 | $3,898 – $5,197 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,023 – $12,030 | $6,496 – $8,662 | $4,331 – $5,774 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,376 – $13,835 | $7,471 – $9,961 | $4,980 – $6,641 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,729 – $15,639 | $8,445 – $11,260 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,534 – $18,045 | $9,744 – $12,992 | $6,496 – $8,662 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,005 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Kansas City | ~1,742 mi | 7–14 days | $7,839 – $10,452 | $9,015 – $12,020 |
| Eugene to Kansas City | ~1,755 mi | 7–14 days | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,082 – $12,109 |
| Salem to Kansas City | ~1,757 mi | 7–14 days | $7,907 – $10,542 | $9,092 – $12,123 |
| Portland to Columbia | ~1,873 mi | 7–14 days | $8,429 – $11,238 | $9,693 – $12,924 |
| Portland to Springfield | ~1,886 mi | 7–14 days | $8,487 – $11,316 | $9,760 – $13,013 |
| Eugene to Columbia | ~1,889 mi | 7–14 days | $8,501 – $11,334 | $9,776 – $13,034 |
| Salem to Columbia | ~1,889 mi | 7–14 days | $8,501 – $11,334 | $9,776 – $13,034 |
| Eugene to Springfield | ~1,892 mi | 7–14 days | $8,514 – $11,352 | $9,791 – $13,055 |
| Salem to Springfield | ~1,898 mi | 7–14 days | $8,541 – $11,388 | $9,822 – $13,096 |
| Portland to Saint Louis | ~2,005 mi | 7–14 days | $9,023 – $12,030 | $10,376 – $13,835 |
| Salem to Saint Louis | ~2,022 mi | 7–14 days | $9,099 – $12,132 | $10,464 – $13,952 |
| Eugene to Saint Louis | ~2,024 mi | 7–14 days | $9,108 – $12,144 | $10,474 – $13,966 |
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 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 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Saint Louis, the distance is about 2,005 miles. From our model that is $9,023 – $12,030 for a two-bedroom home and $10,376 – $13,835 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,496 – $8,662 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,331 – $5,774. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Oregon and Missouri, distances run from 1,742 to 2,024 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Missouri take?
Portland to Saint Louis is 5 days on the road (about 36 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 Missouri?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,331 – $5,774 for a two-bedroom home over 2,005 miles against $9,023 – $12,030 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,496 – $8,662, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,130 people (±650) moved from Oregon to Missouri that year, against about 1,247 (±1,056) from Missouri to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 29th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.