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Cape Girardeau, MO

Harrisonburg, VA → Cape Girardeau, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from Harrisonburg to Cape Girardeau

About 693 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,840–$5,720, delivery in 2–5 days, 71 carriers on the Harrisonburg side and 58 in Cape Girardeau.

  • 693 miroad distance
  • 12 h 39 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,840–$5,7202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 693 miles (588 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 39 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
71 (53 interstate)
Movers at destination
58 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Cape Girardeau → Harrisonburg

Moving from Harrisonburg to Cape Girardeau is a long-distance move of roughly 693 road miles, heading west from Virginia 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 $3,840 to $5,720 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 12 h 39 min.

On the Harrisonburg side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (53 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.

Harrisonburg has a population of about 52,000 and Cape Girardeau about 40,000. Harrisonburg is considerably denser (2,989 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 Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Harrisonburg to Cape Girardeau

Full-service estimate for 693 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,870 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,310 $2,810 $3,430
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,840 $4,690 $5,720
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,150 $7,500 $9,150
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,450 $10,310 $12,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,010–$1,430

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

Portable container

$1,640–$2,410

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

Full-service mover

$3,840–$5,720

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 Harrisonburg (origin)

Crosby Trucking Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
32052
MC
142823
Based in
Mt Sidney, VA 24467 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (540) 234-9268 Route Verify on FMCSA

I D M Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465237
MC
220297
Based in
Weyers Cave, VA 24486 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (540) 234-9185 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prestige Auto Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Prestige Auto LLC

USDOT
1306068
MC
506578
Based in
Mount Crawford, VA 22841 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (540) 442-1993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunset Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1412509
MC
534955
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (866) 429-1415 Route Verify on FMCSA

Infinit Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1762150
MC
644105
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (540) 746-7434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bg Flash Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2571950
MC
903775
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (540) 560-4144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Croy Building And Excavating INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1956900
MC
1784413
Based in
Elkton, VA 22827 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (540) 298-5086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jl Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3532178
MC
1176260
Based in
Rockingham, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (469) 818-2158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in Harrisonburg

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 Harrisonburg to Cape Girardeau?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,310 to $3,430 for a one-bedroom, $3,840 to $5,720 for a two-bedroom, $6,150 to $9,150 for a three-bedroom and $8,450 to $12,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cape Girardeau from Harrisonburg?

About 693 road miles (588 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 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 Virginia 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 Harrisonburg to Cape Girardeau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,010 to $1,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. 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 Harrisonburg–Cape Girardeau corridor.