Cape Girardeau, MO → Beaumont, TX · Long-distance move
About 666 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,640–$5,420, delivery in 2–5 days, 58 carriers on the Cape Girardeau side and 106 in Beaumont.
Moving from Cape Girardeau to Beaumont is a long-distance move of roughly 666 road miles, heading southwest from Missouri to Texas.
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 $3,640 to $5,420 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 12 h 11 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 106 around Beaumont (39 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 Beaumont.
Cape Girardeau has a population of about 40,000 and Beaumont about 112,967. The two cities have comparable density (1,351 and 1,397 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,190 | $2,670 | $3,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,640 | $4,440 | $5,420 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,830 | $7,110 | $8,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,010 | $9,770 | $11,920 |
$980–$1,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,610–$2,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,640–$5,420
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: Burris Transfer & Storage Company INC
Legal name: Wf Service INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,460 to $2,170 for a studio, $2,190 to $3,250 for a one-bedroom, $3,640 to $5,420 for a two-bedroom, $5,830 to $8,670 for a three-bedroom and $8,010 to $11,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 666 road miles (564 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 11 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Missouri into Texas 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 $980 to $1,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,370. 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–Beaumont corridor.