Moving from Texas to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Saint Louis it is about 793 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 64 city pairs we price between the two states run from 392 to 1,205 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.
- ~793 miHouston → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,569+2-bedroom, movers
- 64City routes priced
In short
About 12,723 people moved from Texas to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,888), and about 15,134 went the other way. Between Houston and Saint Louis it is about 793 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,569 – $4,758 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 12,723 people a year (±2,888), against about 15,134 (±4,365) from Missouri to Texas, so Missouri loses about 2,411 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 3rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | St. Louis City | 378 ±336 |
| Dallas County | St. Louis County | 375 ±223 |
| El Paso County | Pulaski County | 317 ±227 |
| Harris County | Jackson County | 284 ±189 |
| Harris County | St. Louis County | 261 ±117 |
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.
Houston 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 Texas and Missouri.
Cost of moving from Texas to Missouri
At about 793 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,569 – $4,758 for a two-bedroom home and $4,104 – $5,472 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,569 – $3,426; a freight trailer is $1,713 – $2,284.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,676 – $3,569 | $1,927 – $2,569 | $1,285 – $1,713 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,212 – $4,282 | $2,312 – $3,083 | $1,542 – $2,055 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,569 – $4,758 | $2,569 – $3,426 | $1,713 – $2,284 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,104 – $5,472 | $2,955 – $3,940 | $1,970 – $2,626 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,639 – $6,185 | $3,340 – $4,453 | $2,227 – $2,969 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,353 – $7,137 | $3,854 – $5,139 | $2,569 – $3,426 |
Transport only, for an estimated 793 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 Texas to Missouri
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Springfield | ~392 mi | 1–3 days | $1,764 – $2,352 | $2,029 – $2,705 |
| Plano to Springfield | ~405 mi | 3–7 days | $1,823 – $2,430 | $2,096 – $2,794 |
| Garland to Springfield | ~410 mi | 3–7 days | $1,845 – $2,460 | $2,122 – $2,829 |
| Dallas to Springfield | ~425 mi | 3–7 days | $1,913 – $2,550 | $2,199 – $2,932 |
| Irving to Springfield | ~426 mi | 3–7 days | $1,917 – $2,556 | $2,205 – $2,939 |
| Arlington to Springfield | ~440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Fort Worth to Springfield | ~447 mi | 3–7 days | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| McKinney to Kansas City | ~494 mi | 3–7 days | $2,223 – $2,964 | $2,556 – $3,409 |
| Plano to Kansas City | ~507 mi | 3–7 days | $2,282 – $3,042 | $2,624 – $3,498 |
| Garland to Kansas City | ~516 mi | 3–7 days | $2,322 – $3,096 | $2,670 – $3,560 |
| Irving to Kansas City | ~526 mi | 3–7 days | $2,367 – $3,156 | $2,722 – $3,629 |
| Dallas to Kansas City | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Arlington to Kansas City | ~539 mi | 3–7 days | $2,426 – $3,234 | $2,789 – $3,719 |
| Fort Worth to Kansas City | ~542 mi | 3–7 days | $2,439 – $3,252 | $2,805 – $3,740 |
| McKinney to Columbia | ~542 mi | 3–7 days | $2,439 – $3,252 | $2,805 – $3,740 |
| Plano to Columbia | ~556 mi | 3–7 days | $2,502 – $3,336 | $2,877 – $3,836 |
| Amarillo to Kansas City | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Garland to Columbia | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Dallas to Columbia | ~576 mi | 3–7 days | $2,592 – $3,456 | $2,981 – $3,974 |
| Irving to Columbia | ~576 mi | 3–7 days | $2,592 – $3,456 | $2,981 – $3,974 |
| Amarillo to Springfield | ~578 mi | 3–7 days | $2,601 – $3,468 | $2,991 – $3,988 |
| Arlington to Columbia | ~590 mi | 3–7 days | $2,655 – $3,540 | $3,053 – $4,071 |
| Fort Worth to Columbia | ~596 mi | 3–7 days | $2,682 – $3,576 | $3,084 – $4,112 |
| McKinney to Saint Louis | ~607 mi | 3–7 days | $2,732 – $3,642 | $3,141 – $4,188 |
| Houston to Springfield | ~616 mi | 3–7 days | $2,772 – $3,696 | $3,188 – $4,250 |
| Plano to Saint Louis | ~620 mi | 3–7 days | $2,790 – $3,720 | $3,209 – $4,278 |
| Garland to Saint Louis | ~624 mi | 3–7 days | $2,808 – $3,744 | $3,229 – $4,306 |
| Austin to Springfield | ~633 mi | 3–7 days | $2,849 – $3,798 | $3,276 – $4,368 |
| Lubbock to Springfield | ~636 mi | 3–7 days | $2,862 – $3,816 | $3,291 – $4,388 |
| Dallas to Saint Louis | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Irving to Saint Louis | ~642 mi | 3–7 days | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Lubbock to Kansas City | ~651 mi | 3–7 days | $2,930 – $3,906 | $3,369 – $4,492 |
| Arlington to Saint Louis | ~655 mi | 3–7 days | $2,948 – $3,930 | $3,390 – $4,519 |
| Fort Worth to Saint Louis | ~665 mi | 3–7 days | $2,993 – $3,990 | $3,441 – $4,588 |
| Amarillo to Columbia | ~681 mi | 3–7 days | $3,065 – $4,086 | $3,524 – $4,699 |
| San Antonio to Springfield | ~718 mi | 3–7 days | $3,231 – $4,308 | $3,716 – $4,954 |
| Austin to Kansas City | ~741 mi | 3–7 days | $3,335 – $4,446 | $3,835 – $5,113 |
| Houston to Kansas City | ~754 mi | 3–7 days | $3,393 – $4,524 | $3,902 – $5,203 |
| Lubbock to Columbia | ~757 mi | 3–7 days | $3,407 – $4,542 | $3,917 – $5,223 |
| Houston to Columbia | ~767 mi | 3–7 days | $3,452 – $4,602 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
| Austin to Columbia | ~786 mi | 3–7 days | $3,537 – $4,716 | $4,068 – $5,423 |
| Houston to Saint Louis | ~793 mi | 3–7 days | $3,569 – $4,758 | $4,104 – $5,472 |
| Amarillo to Saint Louis | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Corpus Christi to Springfield | ~810 mi | 3–7 days | $3,645 – $4,860 | $4,192 – $5,589 |
| San Antonio to Kansas City | ~822 mi | 3–7 days | $3,699 – $4,932 | $4,254 – $5,672 |
| Austin to Saint Louis | ~839 mi | 3–7 days | $3,776 – $5,034 | $4,342 – $5,789 |
| Lubbock to Saint Louis | ~863 mi | 3–7 days | $3,884 – $5,178 | $4,466 – $5,955 |
| San Antonio to Columbia | ~870 mi | 3–7 days | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
| Laredo to Springfield | ~884 mi | 3–7 days | $3,978 – $5,304 | $4,575 – $6,100 |
| San Antonio to Saint Louis | ~925 mi | 3–7 days | $4,163 – $5,550 | $4,787 – $6,383 |
| Corpus Christi to Kansas City | ~933 mi | 3–7 days | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| McAllen to Springfield | ~947 mi | 3–7 days | $4,262 – $5,682 | $4,901 – $6,534 |
| Corpus Christi to Columbia | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| El Paso to Kansas City | ~979 mi | 3–7 days | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| El Paso to Springfield | ~979 mi | 3–7 days | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| Laredo to Kansas City | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Corpus Christi to Saint Louis | ~1,000 mi | 3–7 days | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| Laredo to Columbia | ~1,036 mi | 3–7 days | $4,662 – $6,216 | $5,361 – $7,148 |
| McAllen to Kansas City | ~1,066 mi | 3–7 days | $4,797 – $6,396 | $5,517 – $7,355 |
| Laredo to Saint Louis | ~1,089 mi | 3–7 days | $4,901 – $6,534 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| El Paso to Columbia | ~1,094 mi | 3–7 days | $4,923 – $6,564 | $5,661 – $7,549 |
| McAllen to Columbia | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
| McAllen to Saint Louis | ~1,138 mi | 3–7 days | $5,121 – $6,828 | $5,889 – $7,852 |
| El Paso to Saint Louis | ~1,205 mi | 7–14 days | $5,423 – $7,230 | $6,236 – $8,315 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas 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 Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Saint Louis, the distance is about 793 miles. From our model that is $3,569 – $4,758 for a two-bedroom home and $4,104 – $5,472 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,569 – $3,426 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,713 – $2,284. Across the 64 city pairs we price between Texas and Missouri, distances run from 392 to 1,205 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Missouri take?
Houston to Saint Louis is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving). 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 Texas to Missouri?
Yes. A move from Texas into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,713 – $2,284 for a two-bedroom home over 793 miles against $3,569 – $4,758 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,569 – $3,426, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 12,723 people (±2,888) moved from Texas to Missouri that year, against about 15,134 (±4,365) from Missouri to Texas. That makes Texas the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.