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Cape Girardeau, MO

Gilbert, AZ → Cape Girardeau, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Gilbert to Cape Girardeau

About 1,508 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,760–$8,570, delivery in 5–10 days, 449 carriers on the Gilbert side and 58 in Cape Girardeau.

  • 1,508 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,760–$8,5702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,508 miles (1,278 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
449 (182 interstate)
Movers at destination
58 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Cape Girardeau → Gilbert

Cape Girardeau sits about 1,508 miles east of Gilbert, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona 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 $5,760 to $8,570 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Gilbert side there are 449 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 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.

Gilbert has a population of about 287,285 and Cape Girardeau about 40,000. Gilbert is considerably denser (3,906 people per square mile versus 1,351), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Gilbert to Cape Girardeau

Full-service estimate for 1,508 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,300 $2,810 $3,430
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,450 $4,210 $5,140
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,760 $7,020 $8,570
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,210 $11,240 $13,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,670 $15,450 $18,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,150–$3,030

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

Portable container

$2,370–$3,480

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

Full-service mover

$5,760–$8,570

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 Gilbert (origin)

Allegiant Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3162620
MC
112279
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (602) 805-9061 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guru Harrai LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2510177
MC
870556
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85298 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (602) 421-9194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go 2 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1329421
MC
513718
Based in
Chandler, AZ 85225 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (480) 704-4457 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saam Delivers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338899
MC
1067588
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85295 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (602) 413-5080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawsaw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3084607
MC
68588
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85210 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (480) 334-0240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Just-In Time Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Just-In Time Moving And Delivery LLC

USDOT
1759501
MC
823394
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85205 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (480) 213-0395 Route Verify on FMCSA

C H Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: C H Trucking LLC

USDOT
3915387
MC
1446610
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85202 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (929) 977-8854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glover'S Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Glovers Solutions INC

USDOT
1341750
MC
1818780
Based in
Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (928) 701-2046 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 449 movers in Gilbert

Near Cape Girardeau (destination)

Buchheit Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Buchheit Trucking Service INC

USDOT
71052
MC
171405
Based in
Scott City, MO 63780 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (573) 264-1700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Day Transfer Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2441154
MC
72958
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (573) 335-3327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spartan Truck Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Spartan Truck Lines LLC

USDOT
1713485
MC
1090386
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (573) 803-1407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jerry Lipps INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77535
MC
118959
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (573) 335-8204 Verify on FMCSA

Flc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2786450
MC
928695
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (417) 302-1201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helpers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: We R Helpers Incorporated

USDOT
1542321
MC
682631
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (573) 335-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crutsinger Feed & Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Larry J Crutsinger Jr & Angela C Crutsinger

USDOT
834650
MC
429255
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (573) 803-1335 Route Verify on FMCSA

H2os Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2405757
MC
827659
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (573) 579-8809 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Cape Girardeau

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Gilbert to Cape Girardeau?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,300 to $3,430 for a studio, $3,450 to $5,140 for a one-bedroom, $5,760 to $8,570 for a two-bedroom, $9,210 to $13,710 for a three-bedroom and $12,670 to $18,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cape Girardeau from Gilbert?

About 1,508 road miles (1,278 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona 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 Gilbert to Cape Girardeau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,150 to $3,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,370 to $3,480. 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 Gilbert–Cape Girardeau corridor.