Cities in Missouri
Columbia
10 routes priced
Kansas City
168 routes priced
Saint Louis
168 routes priced
Springfield
11 routes priced
79 more Missouri cities with a cost guide
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What a move costs in Missouri
Two different formulas apply, and which one you fall under matters more than which company you call. Under about 100 miles movers bill by the hour, so cost follows crew size and time on site. Past that they bill on weight and mileage. Both columns below come from the same published model the calculator runs on.
| Home size | Crew & hours | Local (hourly) | 979 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 × 2–3 hrs | $235 – $375 | $3,304 – $4,406 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 × 3–5 hrs | $315 – $575 | $3,965 – $5,287 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 × 5–7 hrs | $475 – $775 | $4,406 – $5,874 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 × 6–9 hrs | $795 – $1,425 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 4 × 8–10 hrs | $1,355 – $2,075 | $5,727 – $7,636 |
Local costs assume $40–$50 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee. The right column is priced at 979 miles, the median of the routes we publish from this state. Packing, storage and specialty items sit on top.
Moving routes out of Missouri
We price 343 interstate corridors leaving Missouri, from 101 miles (Saint Louis to Springfield, IL) up to 2,030 miles (Saint Louis to San Francisco, CA). Measured corridors are listed first; distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. All Missouri routes, including moves within the state and Missouri to every other state.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom range |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis → Springfield, IL | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Springfield → Fayetteville, AR | ~108 mi | $486 – $648 |
| Columbia → Kansas City, KS | ~144 mi | $648 – $864 |
| Columbia → Overland Park, KS | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| Springfield → Overland Park, KS | ~167 mi | $752 – $1,002 |
| Saint Louis → Peoria, IL | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Saint Louis → Evansville, IN | ~174 mi | $783 – $1,044 |
| Springfield → Kansas City, KS | ~175 mi | $788 – $1,050 |
| Kansas City → Lincoln, NE | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Kansas City → Omaha, NE | ~193 mi | $869 – $1,158 |
| Kansas City → Wichita, KS | ~208 mi | $936 – $1,248 |
| Kansas City → Des Moines, IA | ~209 mi | $941 – $1,254 |
Moving inside Missouri vs leaving it
These are two different products with two different sets of rules, and people routinely shop for one while being sold the other.
Staying in Missouri
Regulated by the state, not the federal government, so licensing rules, estimate requirements and claims processes differ from the state next door. Usually billed hourly. Ask what the hourly rate includes, when the clock starts and whether travel time is on it.
Crossing a state line
Federally regulated the moment it leaves Missouri. The carrier needs active USDOT authority, owes you a written estimate, and has a public complaint record you can look up. Priced on weight and distance, so a survey is not optional.
Licensed movers in Missouri
Every carrier that moves household goods must be on the FMCSA register. We list the Missourimovers on it, ordered by fleet size, with the USDOT number you need to check each one.
See licensed Missouri moversHow to use these Missouri figures
We are not a moving company. We do not operate trucks in Missouri, and no carrier pays to appear on this page. The numbers come from a published model rather than from quotes we were handed, which is the only reason they are worth comparing against.
Treat them as a planning range. Get three written estimates, and if one lands far outside this band, ask what it includes that the others do not.
How we calculate these costs →Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Within Missouri
How much do movers cost in Missouri?
A move inside Missouri under about 100 miles is billed by the hour: roughly $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus a travel fee of around $75. That puts a studio at $235 – $375 and a three bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. Past that distance movers switch to pricing on weight and mileage instead.
Which moving routes from Missouri do you publish costs for?
We publish 343 routes out of Missouri, leaving from Saint Louis, Springfield, Columbia, Kansas City. The longest is Saint Louis to San Francisco, CA at 2,030 miles; the shortest is Saint Louis to Springfield, IL at 101 miles. Each has its own page with a cost table, transit time and the licensed carriers at both ends.
Is a move within Missouri regulated differently from one that leaves it?
Yes, and it matters. A move that stays inside Missouri is regulated by the state, and the rules on licensing, estimates and claims vary a great deal from state to state. The moment a move crosses a state line it becomes interstate and falls under the federal FMCSA, which requires active operating authority, a written estimate and a published complaint record for every USDOT number.
When is the cheapest time to move in Missouri?
Mid-week and mid-month, outside the May to September peak. Summer is the industry’s busiest season, and a carrier quoting a summer Saturday has less room to negotiate than one quoting a Tuesday in February. Dates are the largest lever most people actually control.
How far ahead should I book a mover in Missouri?
Four to six weeks for an ordinary move, and eight to twelve if you are moving between May and September or on the first or last weekend of a month. Booking early also gives you time to get three written estimates instead of accepting the first number you are quoted.
Does My Fast Movers carry out moves in Missouri?
No. We do not own trucks, employ crews or take payment to rank one company above another. These pages exist so you can see what a Missouri move should cost before you call anyone.