Houston, TX → St. Louis, MO · Long-distance move
About 800 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,960–$5,890, delivery in 2–5 days, 3,257 carriers on the Houston side and 645 in St. Louis.
St. Louis sits about 800 miles northeast of Houston, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Missouri that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $3,960 to $5,890 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 14 h 30 min.
On the Houston side there are 3,257 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,374 of them authorized for interstate work), and 645 around St. Louis (464 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 St. Louis.
Houston has a population of about 2.4 million and St. Louis about 278,144. St. Louis is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 3,599 in Houston), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Missouri does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,580 | $1,930 | $2,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,380 | $2,900 | $3,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,960 | $4,830 | $5,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,340 | $7,730 | $9,430 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,720 | $10,630 | $12,970 |
$1,120–$1,580
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,730–$2,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,960–$5,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Houston, TX → St. Louis, MO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Ceva Contract Logistics US INC
Legal name: Jetco Delivery LLC
Legal name: Itf LLC
Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: United Van Lines LLC
Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC
Legal name: Trekker Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,580 to $2,360 for a studio, $2,380 to $3,540 for a one-bedroom, $3,960 to $5,890 for a two-bedroom, $6,340 to $9,430 for a three-bedroom and $8,720 to $12,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 800 road miles (678 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 30 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,120 to $1,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,550. 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.
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 Houston–St. Louis corridor.