Cape Girardeau, MO → Alpharetta, GA · Regional long-distance move
About 438 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,030–$4,510, delivery in 1–3 days, 58 carriers on the Cape Girardeau side and 1,260 in Alpharetta.
Moving from Cape Girardeau to Alpharetta is a regional long-distance move of roughly 438 road miles, heading southeast from Missouri to Georgia.
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 $3,030 to $4,510 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 15 min.
On the Cape Girardeau side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,260 around Alpharetta (604 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 Alpharetta.
Cape Girardeau has a population of about 40,000 and Alpharetta about 68,000. Alpharetta is the denser city (2,447 people per square mile versus 1,351 in Cape Girardeau), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,820 | $2,220 | $2,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,030 | $3,700 | $4,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,850 | $5,920 | $7,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,670 | $8,140 | $9,930 |
$600–$850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,410–$2,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,030–$4,510
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.
Legal name: Buchheit Trucking Service INC
Legal name: Spartan Truck Lines LLC
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Legal name: Larry J Crutsinger Jr & Angela C Crutsinger
Legal name: Lazer Spot INC
Legal name: Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
Legal name: Sld Transport, LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,820 to $2,710 for a one-bedroom, $3,030 to $4,510 for a two-bedroom, $4,850 to $7,220 for a three-bedroom and $6,670 to $9,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 438 road miles (371 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 15 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from Missouri into Georgia 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $600 to $850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,070. 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.
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 Cape Girardeau–Alpharetta corridor.