Moving from Pittsburgh, PA to Overland Park, KS
About 917 miles across a state line, from Pennsylvania into Kansas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Pittsburgh, PA to Overland Park, KS covers about 917 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,127 – $5,502 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 154 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 917 miles between Pennsylvania and Kansas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,127 – $5,502 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Pittsburgh to Overland Park
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,095 – $4,127 | $2,228 – $2,971 | $1,486 – $1,981 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,714 – $4,952 | $2,674 – $3,565 | $1,783 – $2,377 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,127 – $5,502 | $2,971 – $3,961 | $1,981 – $2,641 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,745 – $6,327 | $3,417 – $4,556 | $2,278 – $3,037 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,364 – $7,153 | $3,862 – $5,150 | $2,575 – $3,433 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,190 – $8,253 | $4,457 – $5,942 | $2,971 – $3,961 |
Transport only, for an estimated 917 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, Pittsburgh to Overland Park
917 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,585. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,127 to $5,502, 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 Pittsburgh to Overland Park
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Allegheny County, PA to Johnson County, KS, but the wider metro table does: about 154 people a year (±148) moved from the Pittsburgh, PA metro area to the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. The other way: about 38 people a year (±33).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 930 people a year (±806) moving from Pennsylvania to Kansas and about 479 people a year (±449) from Kansas to Pennsylvania — a net gain for Kansas of about 451 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Westmoreland County, PA | 3,747 ±578 |
| Washington County, PA | 3,204 ±590 |
| Beaver County, PA | 2,589 ±467 |
| Butler County, PA | 2,538 ±394 |
| Berks County, PA | 1,862 ±649 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,887 ±967 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 3,488 ±712 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,117 ±405 |
| Sedgwick County, KS | 1,204 ±429 |
| Riley County, KS | 931 ±367 |
Licensed movers at each end
29 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Pittsburgh (50 counting those licensed only inside Pennsylvania). 17 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.5% of their 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills Movers IncUSDOT 98045 | Bethel Park · 8 mi | 42 trucks | 26 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Weleski Transfer IncUSDOT 681016 | Tarentum · 17 mi | 36 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| George Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 880213 | Freedom · 20 mi | 32 trucks | 14 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Parks Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 46028 | Warrendale · 17 mi | 31 trucks | 0 | — |
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncUSDOT 85531 | Greensburg · 26 mi | 25 trucks | 35 | 15.0% of 20 |
| Don Farr Moving & StorageUSDOT 345157 | West Mifflin · 8 mi | 19 trucks | 12 | 33.3% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Overland Park end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Overland Park: Studdard Moving and Storage (Leavenworth, 22 trucks), Century Van Lines Inc (Leavenworth, 20 trucks), Gerber Transfer LLC (Bonner Springs, 17 trucks), Centurion Moving & Storage LLC (Kansas City, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Pennsylvania into Kansas, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Pittsburgh to Overland Park
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 917 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Overland Park
A local move inside Overland Park later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Overland Park are Kansas City (about 12 mi), Kansas City (about 12 mi), Columbia (about 147 mi).
Other routes from Pittsburgh
All routes from Pittsburgh, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to Akron, OH | ~106 mi | $477 – $636 |
| Pittsburgh to Cleveland, OH | ~134 mi | $603 – $804 |
| Pittsburgh to Erie, PA | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Pittsburgh to Frederick, MD | ~180 mi | $810 – $1,080 |
| Pittsburgh to Columbus, OH | ~188 mi | $846 – $1,128 |
| Pittsburgh to Harrisburg, PA | ~192 mi | $864 – $1,152 |
| Pittsburgh to Arlington, VA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Pittsburgh to Washington, DC | ~222 mi | $999 – $1,332 |
Also moving to Overland Park: from Kansas City, KS, from Kansas City, MO, from Columbia, MO, from Springfield, MO.
Pittsburgh to Overland Park moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pittsburgh to Overland Park?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 917 miles cost about $3,095 – $4,127 for a studio, $4,127 – $5,502 for a two-bedroom home and $4,745 – $6,327 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Pittsburgh to Overland Park take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pittsburgh to Overland Park?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,981 – $2,641 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,127 – $5,502 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,971 – $3,961.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Pittsburgh to Overland Park?
Yes. Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania and Overland Park is in Kansas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 29 listed movers within 30 miles of Pittsburgh hold it.
How many people move from Pittsburgh to Overland Park each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 154 people a year (margin of error ±148) moved from the Pittsburgh, PA metro area to the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.