Cape Girardeau, MO → Ketchikan, AK · Cross-country move
About 2,730 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,350–$12,420, delivery in 7–14 days, 58 carriers on the Cape Girardeau side and 12 in Ketchikan.
Moving from Cape Girardeau to Ketchikan is a cross-country move of roughly 2,730 road miles, heading northwest from Missouri to Alaska.
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 $8,350 to $12,420 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).
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 12 around Ketchikan (1 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 Ketchikan.
Cape Girardeau has a population of about 40,000 and Ketchikan about 8,000. Ketchikan is the denser city (2,147 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. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Alaska 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 | $3,340 | $4,070 | $4,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,010 | $6,110 | $7,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,350 | $10,180 | $12,420 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,360 | $16,290 | $19,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,370 | $22,400 | $27,330 |
$3,860–$5,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,460–$5,080
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,350–$12,420
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,340 to $4,970 for a studio, $5,010 to $7,450 for a one-bedroom, $8,350 to $12,420 for a two-bedroom, $13,360 to $19,880 for a three-bedroom and $18,370 to $27,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,730 road miles (2,313 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska 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 $3,860 to $5,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,460 to $5,080. 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–Ketchikan corridor.