Hilo, HI → Cape Girardeau, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Cape Girardeau

About 4,813 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,420–$18,480, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 58 in Cape Girardeau.

4,813 miroad distance
83 hours (10 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$12,420–$18,4802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Road distance: ≈ 4,813 miles (4,079 straight-line)
Drive time: 83 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 58 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Cape Girardeau → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Cape Girardeau is a cross-country move of roughly 4,813 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii 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 $12,420 to $18,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 83 hours (10 driving days).

On the Hilo side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 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.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Cape Girardeau about 40,000. Cape Girardeau is the denser city (1,351 people per square mile versus 824 in Hilo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Hilo to Cape Girardeau

Full-service estimate for 4,813 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,970	$6,060	$7,390
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,450	$9,090	$11,090
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$12,420	$15,150	$18,480
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$19,880	$24,240	$29,570
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$27,330	$33,330	$40,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,600–$9,310

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

Portable container

$5,320–$7,820

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

Full-service mover

$12,420–$18,480

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Hilo (origin)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1205380
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (808) 966-7693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H Kono INC

USDOT: 30309
MC: 512899
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190838
MC: 760358
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (808) 933-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62964
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-2845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62971
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-1597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 762035
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 966-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 129889
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 933-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1953191
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 935-0011 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Hilo

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 Hilo to Cape Girardeau?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,970 to $7,390 for a studio, $7,450 to $11,090 for a one-bedroom, $12,420 to $18,480 for a two-bedroom, $19,880 to $29,570 for a three-bedroom and $27,330 to $40,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cape Girardeau from Hilo?

About 4,813 road miles (4,079 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 83 hours (10 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Hawaii 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 Hilo to Cape Girardeau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,600 to $9,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,320 to $7,820. 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 Hilo–Cape Girardeau corridor.