Hilo, HI → Lee's Summit, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Lee's Summit

About 4,504 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,880–$17,670, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 213 in Lee's Summit.

4,504 miroad distance
78 hours (9 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$11,880–$17,6702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Lee's Summit, Missouri
Road distance: ≈ 4,504 miles (3,817 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: 213 (168 interstate)

Reverse: Lee's Summit → Hilo

Lee's Summit sits about 4,504 miles northeast of Hilo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii 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 $11,880 to $17,670 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 213 around Lee's Summit (168 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 Lee's Summit.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Lee's Summit about 107,514. Lee's Summit is the denser city (1,582 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 Lee's Summit

Full-service estimate for 4,504 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,750	$5,790	$7,070
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,130	$8,690	$10,600
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$11,880	$14,480	$17,670
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$19,000	$23,180	$28,270
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$26,130	$31,870	$38,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,280–$8,860

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–$17,670

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 Lee's Summit (destination)

Usko Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1499885
MC: 563453
Based in: Independence, MO 64055 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 324 trucks, 324 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (916) 515-8065 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quiktrip Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Quik 'N Tasty Foods INC

USDOT: 929617
MC: 400737
Based in: Belton, MO 64012 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 188 trucks, 389 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (816) 331-2190 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twisted Farms LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3370466
MC: 1193839
Based in: Lees Summit, MO 64086 (6 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

Bluestem Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 853649
MC: 461613
Based in: Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (816) 540-9173 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tingle Flooring

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: W C Tingle Company

USDOT: 69105
MC: 621836
Based in: Lee'S Summit, MO 64064 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (816) 524-9555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Tow Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elite Tow Service LLC

USDOT: 2816899
MC: 939135
Based in: Lees Summit, MO 64064 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (816) 935-5028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kellys Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3423365
MC: 1107203
Based in: Grandview, MO 64030 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (816) 830-2101 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 213 movers in Lee's Summit

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Lee's Summit?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,750 to $7,070 for a studio, $7,130 to $10,600 for a one-bedroom, $11,880 to $17,670 for a two-bedroom, $19,000 to $28,270 for a three-bedroom and $26,130 to $38,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lee's Summit from Hilo?

About 4,504 road miles (3,817 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 Lee's Summit?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,280 to $8,860 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–Lee's Summit corridor.