Gentle Movers
Legal name: A & B Relocations INC
- USDOT
- 4164289
- MC
- 1600731
- Based in
- Carson City, NV 89705 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Carson City, NV → Cape Girardeau, MO · Cross-country move
About 1,930 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,510–$9,680, delivery in 5–10 days, 32 carriers on the Carson City side and 58 in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau sits about 1,930 miles east of Carson City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nevada to Missouri 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 $6,510 to $9,680 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 driving days).
On the Carson City side there are 32 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 58 around Cape Girardeau (45 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 Cape Girardeau.
Carson City has a population of about 59,000 and Cape Girardeau about 40,000. Cape Girardeau is the denser city (1,351 people per square mile versus 406 in Carson City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Nevada, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Missouri does collect a state income tax, unlike Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,600 | $3,180 | $3,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,910 | $4,760 | $5,810 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,510 | $7,940 | $9,680 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,410 | $12,700 | $15,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,320 | $17,460 | $21,310 |
$2,730–$3,860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,740–$4,030
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,510–$9,680
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Carson City, NV → Cape Girardeau, MO. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,600 to $3,870 for a studio, $3,910 to $5,810 for a one-bedroom, $6,510 to $9,680 for a two-bedroom, $10,410 to $15,490 for a three-bedroom and $14,320 to $21,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,930 road miles (1,636 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Nevada into Missouri 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 $2,730 to $3,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,740 to $4,030. 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 Carson City–Cape Girardeau corridor.