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Dallas, TX → Kansas City, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from Dallas to Kansas City

About 536 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,330–$4,960, delivery in 2–5 days, 3,665 carriers on the Dallas side and 505 in Kansas City.

  • 536 miroad distance
  • 9 h 57 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,330–$4,9602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 536 miles (454 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 57 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
3,665 (1,566 interstate)
Movers at destination
505 (405 interstate)

Reverse: Kansas City → Dallas

Moving from Dallas to Kansas City is a long-distance move of roughly 536 road miles, heading north from Texas to Missouri.

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 $3,330 to $4,960 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 9 h 57 min.

On the Dallas side there are 3,665 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,566 of them authorized for interstate work), and 505 around Kansas City (405 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 Kansas City.

Dallas has a population of about 1.3 million and Kansas City about 521,220. Dallas is considerably denser (3,841 people per square mile versus 1,615), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Missouri does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Dallas to Kansas City

Full-service estimate for 536 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,330 $1,630 $1,980
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,000 $2,440 $2,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,330 $4,060 $4,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,330 $6,500 $7,930
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,330 $8,940 $10,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$850–$1,200

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

Portable container

$1,500–$2,200

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

Full-service mover

$3,330–$4,960

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Dallas, TX → Kansas City, MO. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Dallas (origin)

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3300318
MC
1046672
Based in
Dallas, TX 75226 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 480-2226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stevens Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
79466
MC
150578
Based in
Dallas, TX 75227 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (972) 216-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Value Truck Of Az LLC

USDOT
822809
MC
364675
Based in
Dallas, TX 75211 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (602) 249-5501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
160955
MC
180584
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (972) 337-7273 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vss Transportation Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2545275
MC
284464
Based in
Carrollton, TX 75006 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
400 trucks, 351 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (469) 568-6380 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brothers Produce Of Dallas INC

USDOT
2316812
MC
790902
Based in
Garland, TX 75041 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (214) 428-6666 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2475440
MC
856231
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (972) 872-8455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6172104
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (214) 506-3991 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 3,665 movers in Dallas

Near Kansas City (destination)

Usko Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1499885
MC
563453
Based in
Independence, MO 64055 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
324 trucks, 324 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (916) 515-8065 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
90053
MC
319061
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66106 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (913) 288-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
64159
MC
66886
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64108 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Convoy Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
230360
MC
167183
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66118 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (913) 371-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rmjk Enterprises INC

USDOT
3013620
MC
30465
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66118 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (913) 281-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pod Logistics Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3037609
MC
43068
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (806) 412-0886 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & S Enterprise Of Kansas City INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2116647
MC
737778
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (816) 241-3666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Advantage Metals Recycling LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1750086
MC
640640
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66118 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (816) 861-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 505 movers in Kansas City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dallas to Kansas City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $2,000 to $2,980 for a one-bedroom, $3,330 to $4,960 for a two-bedroom, $5,330 to $7,930 for a three-bedroom and $7,330 to $10,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kansas City from Dallas?

About 536 road miles (454 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 57 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 Texas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Dallas to Kansas City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $850 to $1,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,500 to $2,200. 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 Dallas–Kansas City corridor.