Destin, FL → Springfield, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from Destin to Springfield

About 721 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,850–$5,730, delivery in 2–5 days, 53 carriers on the Destin side and 135 in Springfield.

721 miroad distance
13 h 8 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,850–$5,7302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Destin, Florida
To: Springfield, Missouri
Road distance: ≈ 721 miles (611 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 8 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 53 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination: 135 (106 interstate)

Reverse: Springfield → Destin

Moving from Destin to Springfield is a long-distance move of roughly 721 road miles, heading northwest from Florida 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 $3,850 to $5,730 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 13 h 8 min.

On the Destin side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 135 around Springfield (106 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 Springfield.

Destin has a population of about 14,000 and Springfield about 169,847. The two cities have comparable density (1,859 and 2,053 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Florida, 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 Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Destin to Springfield

Full-service estimate for 721 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,540	$1,880	$2,290
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,310	$2,820	$3,440
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,850	$4,700	$5,730
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,160	$7,520	$9,170
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,470	$10,330	$12,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,470

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

Portable container

$1,660–$2,450

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

Full-service mover

$3,850–$5,730

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 Destin (origin)

A & A Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 89741
MC: 128469
Based in: Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (850) 244-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj Panhandle LLC

USDOT: 4037783
MC: 1527178
Based in: Ft Walton Bch, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (757) 685-1483 Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Moving Services Of Nw Fla INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 994666
MC: 1369376
Based in: Fort Walton Bch, FL 32547 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (850) 259-1191 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Van Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 320322
MC: 197967
Based in: Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (850) 244-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Campbell Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 1991298
MC: 1157545
Based in: Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (850) 243-6125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaa Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 89742
MC: 134583
Based in: Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (850) 244-3143 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gilmore Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gilmore Enterprises INC

USDOT: 89853
MC: 129355
Based in: Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (850) 585-3781 Route Verify on FMCSA

American International Moving Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 517309
MC: 180287
Based in: Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (850) 243-7324 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Destin

Near Springfield (destination)

Transland

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tcsi-Transland INC

USDOT: 614326
MC: 294707
Based in: Strafford, MO 65757 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 199 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (417) 864-5710 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blc Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1573208
MC: 582690
Based in: Springfield, MO 65803 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 160 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (417) 730-1360 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sgc Foodservice

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Springfield Grocer Company

USDOT: 3849
MC: 649433
Based in: Springfield, MO 65807 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 149 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (417) 883-4230 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sierra Expediting INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1523843
MC: 568961
Based in: Strafford, MO 65757 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 123 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (916) 818-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sierra Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3079298
MC: 65737
Based in: Springfield, MO 65802 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (916) 818-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & M Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1632357
MC: 601951
Based in: Springfield, MO 65803 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (860) 349-5800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sentry Motor Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 876428
MC: 383887
Based in: Willard, MO 65781 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (479) 420-1039 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reznik Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2427133
MC: 836389
Based in: Springfield, MO 65802 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (916) 877-8555 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 135 movers in Springfield

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Destin to Springfield?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,310 to $3,440 for a one-bedroom, $3,850 to $5,730 for a two-bedroom, $6,160 to $9,170 for a three-bedroom and $8,470 to $12,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Springfield from Destin?

About 721 road miles (611 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 8 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 Florida 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 Destin to Springfield?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,450. 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 Destin–Springfield corridor.