Cape Girardeau, MO → Wasilla, AK · Cross-country move
About 3,563 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,760–$14,520, delivery in 7–14 days, 58 carriers on the Cape Girardeau side and 49 in Wasilla.
Wasilla sits about 3,563 miles northwest of Cape Girardeau, which makes this an interstate relocation from Missouri to Alaska that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $9,760 to $14,520 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 62 hours (7 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 49 around Wasilla (6 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 Wasilla.
Cape Girardeau has a population of about 40,000 and Wasilla about 11,000. Cape Girardeau is considerably denser (1,351 people per square mile versus 730), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 | $3,900 | $4,760 | $5,810 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,850 | $7,140 | $8,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,760 | $11,900 | $14,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,610 | $19,040 | $23,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,470 | $26,180 | $31,940 |
$4,860–$6,860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$4,200–$6,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,760–$14,520
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cape Girardeau, MO → Wasilla, AK. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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
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Legal name: Larry J Crutsinger Jr & Angela C Crutsinger
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Legal name: Charles Conrad
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,900 to $5,810 for a studio, $5,850 to $8,710 for a one-bedroom, $9,760 to $14,520 for a two-bedroom, $15,610 to $23,230 for a three-bedroom and $21,470 to $31,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,563 road miles (3,020 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 62 hours (7 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 $4,860 to $6,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,200 to $6,180. 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–Wasilla corridor.