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Hilo, HI → Independence, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Independence

About 4,506 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,880–$17,680, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 214 in Independence.

  • 4,506 miroad distance
  • 78 hours (9 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $11,880–$17,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 4,506 miles (3,819 straight-line)
Drive time
78 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
214 (159 interstate)

Reverse: Independence → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Independence is a cross-country move of roughly 4,506 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 $11,880 to $17,680 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 78 hours (9 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 214 around Independence (159 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 Independence.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Independence about 121,675. Independence is the denser city (1,577 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 Independence

Full-service estimate for 4,506 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,750 $5,800 $7,070
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $7,130 $8,690 $10,610
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $11,880 $14,490 $17,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $19,010 $23,180 $28,280
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $26,140 $31,880 $38,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,280–$8,870

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

Portable container

$5,040–$7,410

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

Full-service mover

$11,880–$17,680

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 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 Independence (destination)

Usko Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1499885
MC
563453
Based in
Independence, MO 64055 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
324 trucks, 324 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (916) 515-8065 Route Verify on FMCSA

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
64159
MC
66886
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64108 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pod Logistics Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3037609
MC
43068
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (9 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 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (816) 241-3666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jim'S Disposal Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jim'S Disposal Service LLC

USDOT
1290317
MC
875006
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
37 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (816) 221-1932 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twisted Farms LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3370466
MC
1193839
Based in
Lees Summit, MO 64086 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (816) 643-3551 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Kc LLC

USDOT
3099844
MC
76862
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64133 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (816) 267-4576 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sia Intermodal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sia Transport LLC

USDOT
2097651
MC
731771
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Route Verify on FMCSA

All 214 movers in Independence

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Independence?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,750 to $7,070 for a studio, $7,130 to $10,610 for a one-bedroom, $11,880 to $17,680 for a two-bedroom, $19,010 to $28,280 for a three-bedroom and $26,140 to $38,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Independence from Hilo?

About 4,506 road miles (3,819 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 78 hours (9 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 Independence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,280 to $8,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,040 to $7,410. 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 Hilo–Independence corridor.