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Columbia, MO → Clinton, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Columbia to Clinton

About 577 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,410–$5,080, delivery in 2–5 days, 53 carriers on the Columbia side and 58 in Clinton.

  • 577 miroad distance
  • 10 h 39 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,410–$5,0802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 577 miles (489 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 39 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
58 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Clinton → Columbia

The route from Columbia, MO to Clinton, MI covers roughly 577 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,410 to $5,080 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 10 h 39 min.

On the Columbia side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 58 around Clinton (26 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 Clinton.

Columbia has a population of about 130,851 and Clinton about 101,374. Clinton is the denser city (3,590 people per square mile versus 1,899 in Columbia), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Columbia to Clinton

Full-service estimate for 577 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,370 $1,660 $2,030
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,050 $2,500 $3,050
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,410 $4,160 $5,080
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,460 $6,660 $8,120
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,510 $9,160 $11,170

Rental truck (DIY)

$890–$1,260

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,530–$2,260

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,410–$5,080

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Columbia (origin)

Frontline Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3868668
MC
1415661
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (573) 528-5329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ug Tech LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4339877
MC
1695533
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (573) 968-5566 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck-Columbia

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Mid Mo INC

USDOT
2338804
MC
798647
Based in
Columbia, MO 65201 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (573) 777-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
775481
MC
347277
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (573) 474-6158 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tiger Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3424063
MC
1546145
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (573) 999-7821 Route Verify on FMCSA

F & Z Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432203
MC
839812
Based in
Columbia, MO 65203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (573) 999-4639 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4d Hauling LLC

USDOT
3684511
MC
1571093
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (573) 303-1423 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jht Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257095
MC
23317
Based in
Jamestown, MO 65046 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (573) 533-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Columbia

Near Clinton (destination)

Cotuna Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2004222
MC
707259
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (734) 945-0826 Route Verify on FMCSA

Martys Landscape Design Group LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2206751
Based in
Tipton, MI 49287 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (419) 576-9661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frank Hunter & Son INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
71985
MC
107677
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (517) 263-1859 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bauer Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2563357
MC
894741
Based in
Tipton, MI 49287 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (734) 478-5260 Route Verify on FMCSA

Samdel Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2642998
MC
921346
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (586) 713-9781 Route Verify on FMCSA

Home Appliance Mart

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1246316
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (734) 669-9500 Route Verify on FMCSA

A J Brady Underground

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1687179
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (517) 424-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safeway Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1681146
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (517) 265-1368 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Clinton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbia to Clinton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,030 for a studio, $2,050 to $3,050 for a one-bedroom, $3,410 to $5,080 for a two-bedroom, $5,460 to $8,120 for a three-bedroom and $7,510 to $11,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Clinton from Columbia?

About 577 road miles (489 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 39 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Missouri into Michigan 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Columbia to Clinton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $890 to $1,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,260. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Columbia–Clinton corridor.