Jefferson City, MO

Baltimore, MD → Jefferson City, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from Baltimore to Jefferson City

About 988 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,680–$6,970, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,335 carriers on the Baltimore side and 43 in Jefferson City.

  • 988 miroad distance
  • 17 h 44 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,680–$6,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 988 miles (837 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 44 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,335 (786 interstate)
Movers at destination
43 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Jefferson City → Baltimore

Moving from Baltimore to Jefferson City is a long-distance move of roughly 988 road miles, heading west from Maryland to Missouri.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,680 to $6,970 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 44 min.

On the Baltimore side there are 1,335 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (786 of them authorized for interstate work), and 43 around Jefferson City (29 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Jefferson City.

Baltimore has a population of about 569,997 and Jefferson City about 43,000. Baltimore is considerably denser (7,240 people per square mile versus 1,199), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Baltimore to Jefferson City

Full-service estimate for 988 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,870 $2,290 $2,790
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,810 $3,430 $4,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,680 $5,710 $6,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,500 $9,140 $11,150
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,310 $12,570 $15,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,460–$2,070

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,900–$2,800

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,680–$6,970

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Baltimore (origin)

Cowan Intermodal Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
215194
MC
155424
Based in
Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
239 trucks, 226 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Baltimore Tank Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
84666
MC
118899
Based in
Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
130 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Giant Food

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
110018
MC
170440
Based in
Jessup, MD 20794 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
121 trucks, 282 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cowan Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
917652
MC
396918
Based in
Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Flicks Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3046843
MC
47885
Based in
Rosedale, MD 21237 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Azt Autos LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2932214
MC
990235
Based in
Owings Mills, MD 21117 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Lancaster Foods LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
328357
MC
511503
Based in
Jessup, MD 20794 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Atlantic Nationwide Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
582826
MC
280577
Based in
Sparrows Point, MD 21219 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

All 1,335 movers in Baltimore

Near Jefferson City (destination)

Fry Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3965327
MC
1480083
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Dl Carriers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3924101
MC
1452405
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Amerigo Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
164554
MC
142946
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Red Hawk Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4126548
MC
1579295
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65101 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Western Light Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8829073
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3,002 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Kenya'S LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407965
MC
1098109
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Jc Logistics

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3571030
MC
1202909
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Midwest Moving And Delivery LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4501713
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 43 movers in Jefferson City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Baltimore to Jefferson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,870 to $2,790 for a studio, $2,810 to $4,180 for a one-bedroom, $4,680 to $6,970 for a two-bedroom, $7,500 to $11,150 for a three-bedroom and $10,310 to $15,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jefferson City from Baltimore?

About 988 road miles (837 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 44 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Maryland into Missouri makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Baltimore to Jefferson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,460 to $2,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,800. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Baltimore–Jefferson City corridor.