Cape Girardeau, MO → St. Louis, MO · Short-haul move
About 117 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,880–$2,800, delivery in 1–2 days, 58 carriers on the Cape Girardeau side and 645 in St. Louis.
St. Louis sits about 117 miles north of Cape Girardeau, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 43 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,880 and $2,800, before packing or storage.
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 645 around St. Louis (464 interstate). For an in-state 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 St. Louis.
Cape Girardeau has a population of about 40,000 and St. Louis about 278,144. St. Louis is the denser city (4,888 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 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,880 | $2,290 | $2,800 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,010 | $3,670 | $4,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,140 | $5,050 | $6,160 |
$270–$380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,880–$2,800
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: Itf LLC
Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: United Van Lines LLC
Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,160 to $1,720 for a one-bedroom, $1,880 to $2,800 for a two-bedroom, $3,010 to $4,480 for a three-bedroom and $4,140 to $6,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 117 road miles (99 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 43 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Cape Girardeau and St. Louis are in Missouri, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $270 to $380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,650. 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–St. Louis corridor.