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Columbia, MO → Overland Park, KS · Short-haul move

Movers from Columbia to Overland Park

About 150 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,980–$2,950, delivery in 1–2 days, 53 carriers on the Columbia side and 400 in Overland Park.

  • 150 miroad distance
  • 3 h 17 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,980–$2,9502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 150 miles (127 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 17 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
400 (322 interstate)

Reverse: Overland Park → Columbia

The route from Columbia, MO to Overland Park, KS covers roughly 150 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

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 3 h 17 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,980 and $2,950, before packing or storage.

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 400 around Overland Park (322 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 Overland Park.

Columbia has a population of about 130,851 and Overland Park about 203,677. Overland Park is the denser city (2,623 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 Overland Park

Full-service estimate for 150 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,150 $1,400 $1,710
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,190 $1,450 $1,770
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $1,980 $2,420 $2,950
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,170 $3,870 $4,720
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,360 $5,320 $6,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$300–$430

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

Portable container

$1,150–$1,700

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

Full-service mover

$1,980–$2,950

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 Overland Park (destination)

Transam

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transam Trucking INC

USDOT
315503
MC
197897
Based in
Olathe, KS 66062 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
892 trucks, 481 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (913) 782-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
90053
MC
319061
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66106 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (913) 288-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jett Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jett Trucking LLC

USDOT
869516
MC
389505
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
210 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (913) 647-0543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quiktrip Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Quik 'N Tasty Foods INC

USDOT
929617
MC
400737
Based in
Belton, MO 64012 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
188 trucks, 389 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (816) 331-2190 Route Verify on FMCSA

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
64159
MC
66886
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64108 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation

USDOT
264809
MC
179486
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (913) 573-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

You Move Me

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ymm Interstate LLC

USDOT
3964808
MC
1479739
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (913) 820-7472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stellar G Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3662876
MC
1267078
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 99 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (214) 392-1382 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 400 movers in Overland Park

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbia to Overland Park?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,150 to $1,710 for a studio, $1,190 to $1,770 for a one-bedroom, $1,980 to $2,950 for a two-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,720 for a three-bedroom and $4,360 to $6,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Overland Park from Columbia?

About 150 road miles (127 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Missouri into Kansas 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 Overland Park?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,700. 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–Overland Park corridor.