Buckeye, AZ → Cape Girardeau, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Buckeye to Cape Girardeau

About 1,563 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,840–$8,690, delivery in 5–10 days, 87 carriers on the Buckeye side and 58 in Cape Girardeau.

1,563 miroad distance
27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$5,840–$8,6902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Buckeye, Arizona
To: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Road distance: ≈ 1,563 miles (1,324 straight-line)
Drive time: 27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 87 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination: 58 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Cape Girardeau → Buckeye

Moving from Buckeye to Cape Girardeau is a cross-country move of roughly 1,563 road miles, heading east from Arizona 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 $5,840 to $8,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Buckeye side there are 87 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 58 around Cape Girardeau (45 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 Cape Girardeau.

Buckeye has a population of about 125,445 and Cape Girardeau about 40,000. Cape Girardeau is the denser city (1,351 people per square mile versus 233 in Buckeye), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Buckeye to Cape Girardeau

Full-service estimate for 1,563 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,340	$2,850	$3,480
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,510	$4,280	$5,220
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,840	$7,130	$8,690
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,350	$11,400	$13,910
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,860	$15,680	$19,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,210–$3,110

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

Portable container

$2,410–$3,550

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

Full-service mover

$5,840–$8,690

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Buckeye (origin)

J & J Transports INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2556837
MC: 891686
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (602) 714-0266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jay D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1670482
MC: 613997
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (602) 459-1025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lecher Farm Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3317966
MC: 1055190
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (602) 882-9964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chapiz Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4048374
MC: 1533506
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (602) 832-1661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperio Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3645767
MC: 1254663
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (480) 938-4770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gps Translink LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3322459
MC: 1057458
Based in: Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (602) 206-8577 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3718304
MC: 1307761
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (479) 790-0298 Route Verify on FMCSA

Torres Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rafael Torres Jr

USDOT: 886646
MC: 438405
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (661) 343-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 87 movers in Buckeye

Near Cape Girardeau (destination)

Buchheit Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Buchheit Trucking Service INC

USDOT: 71052
MC: 171405
Based in: Scott City, MO 63780 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 128 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (573) 264-1700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Day Transfer Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2441154
MC: 72958
Based in: Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (573) 335-3327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spartan Truck Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Spartan Truck Lines LLC

USDOT: 1713485
MC: 1090386
Based in: Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (573) 803-1407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jerry Lipps INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 77535
MC: 118959
Based in: Cape Girardeau, MO 63702 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (573) 335-8204 Verify on FMCSA

Flc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2786450
MC: 928695
Based in: Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (417) 302-1201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helpers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: We R Helpers Incorporated

USDOT: 1542321
MC: 682631
Based in: Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (573) 335-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crutsinger Feed & Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Larry J Crutsinger Jr & Angela C Crutsinger

USDOT: 834650
MC: 429255
Based in: Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (573) 803-1335 Route Verify on FMCSA

H2os Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2405757
MC: 827659
Based in: Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (573) 579-8809 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Cape Girardeau

Tips for this move

Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Cape Girardeau accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Buckeye to Cape Girardeau?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,340 to $3,480 for a studio, $3,510 to $5,220 for a one-bedroom, $5,840 to $8,690 for a two-bedroom, $9,350 to $13,910 for a three-bedroom and $12,860 to $19,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cape Girardeau from Buckeye?

About 1,563 road miles (1,324 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arizona 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 Buckeye to Cape Girardeau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,210 to $3,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,410 to $3,550. 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 Buckeye–Cape Girardeau corridor.