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Jefferson City, MO → Bloomington, IN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Jefferson City to Bloomington

About 362 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,710–$4,030, delivery in 1–3 days, 43 carriers on the Jefferson City side and 56 in Bloomington.

  • 362 miroad distance
  • 6 h 57 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,710–$4,0302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 362 miles (307 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 57 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
43 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Bloomington → Jefferson City

The route from Jefferson City, MO to Bloomington, IN covers roughly 362 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $2,710 to $4,030 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 57 min.

On the Jefferson City side there are 43 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Bloomington (32 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 Bloomington.

Jefferson City has a population of about 43,000 and Bloomington about 80,000. Bloomington is the denser city (3,405 people per square mile versus 1,199 in Jefferson City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Jefferson City to Bloomington

Full-service estimate for 362 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,160 $1,410 $1,720
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,630 $1,980 $2,420
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,710 $3,310 $4,030
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,340 $5,290 $6,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,970 $7,270 $8,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$520–$740

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

Portable container

$1,340–$1,980

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

Full-service mover

$2,710–$4,030

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Jefferson City, MO → Bloomington, IN. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Jefferson City (origin)

Fry Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3965327
MC
1480083
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (785) 260-9002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dl Carriers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3924101
MC
1452405
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (573) 606-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amerigo Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mallory Van And Storage INC

USDOT
164554
MC
142946
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (573) 636-7890 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Hawk Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4126548
MC
1579295
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65101 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (319) 520-5021 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Light Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8829073
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3,002 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (573) 462-2669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kenya'S LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407965
MC
1098109
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (573) 691-2435 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jc Logistics

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3571030
MC
1202909
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (573) 694-4409 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Moving And Delivery LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4501713
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (573) 230-1299 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Jefferson City

Near Bloomington (destination)

Full-O-Pep Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1004177
MC
425944
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47403 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (812) 333-7496 Route Verify on FMCSA

R W Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
811805
MC
372331
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (812) 336-3806 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Better Way Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1886253
MC
679700
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (812) 339-9995 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Soft Touch Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
707793
MC
331362
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (812) 333-4755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleet 79 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4020507
MC
1516332
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (812) 200-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Markdown Store And Mc Wholesale LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elliswholesale LLC

USDOT
4121689
MC
1576508
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (317) 851-6706 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Movers & Junk Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: College Movers & Junk Hauling LLC

USDOT
3008354
MC
1026090
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (812) 228-8300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gruntz Junk Removal LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4391747
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (812) 671-4968 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Bloomington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Jefferson City to Bloomington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,630 to $2,420 for a one-bedroom, $2,710 to $4,030 for a two-bedroom, $4,340 to $6,450 for a three-bedroom and $5,970 to $8,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bloomington from Jefferson City?

About 362 road miles (307 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 57 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Missouri into Indiana 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 Jefferson City to Bloomington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $520 to $740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,980. 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 Jefferson City–Bloomington corridor.