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Jefferson City, MO → Jackson, MS · Long-distance move

Movers from Jefferson City to Jackson

About 526 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,140–$4,670, delivery in 2–5 days, 43 carriers on the Jefferson City side and 173 in Jackson.

  • 526 miroad distance
  • 9 h 46 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,140–$4,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 526 miles (446 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 46 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
43 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
173 (113 interstate)

Reverse: Jackson → Jefferson City

Moving from Jefferson City to Jackson is a long-distance move of roughly 526 road miles, heading south from Missouri to Mississippi.

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 $3,140 to $4,670 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 9 h 46 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 173 around Jackson (113 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 Jackson.

Jefferson City has a population of about 43,000 and Jackson about 141,196. The two cities have comparable density (1,199 and 1,376 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Jefferson City to Jackson

Full-service estimate for 526 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,880 $2,300 $2,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,140 $3,830 $4,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,020 $6,120 $7,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,900 $8,420 $10,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$840–$1,190

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

Portable container

$1,490–$2,190

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

Full-service mover

$3,140–$4,670

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 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 Jackson (destination)

Gulf Relay LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2068379
MC
723111
Based in
Clinton, MS 39056 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
249 trucks, 247 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (601) 487-4853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kllm Expedited Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
749588
MC
339564
Based in
Richland, MS 39218 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
146 trucks, 271 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (800) 925-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sysco Jackson LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
327397
MC
1099753
Based in
Jackson, MS 39209 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Baxter Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4130332
MC
1581497
Based in
Jackson, MS 39213 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (479) 236-2820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Allegiance LLC

USDOT
913816
MC
395598
Based in
Ridgeland, MS 39157 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (601) 853-9644 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ajc Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2816501
MC
1033161
Based in
Jackson, MS 39201 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (470) 252-2002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Honorable Jones Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dinero Xchange LLC

USDOT
4109408
MC
1670838
Based in
Jackson, MS 39203 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (504) 298-8778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Invictus Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3469769
MC
1161870
Based in
Jackson, MS 39211 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (347) 556-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 173 movers in Jackson

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Other origins to Jackson

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,880 to $2,800 for a one-bedroom, $3,140 to $4,670 for a two-bedroom, $5,020 to $7,470 for a three-bedroom and $6,900 to $10,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jackson from Jefferson City?

About 526 road miles (446 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 46 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Missouri into Mississippi 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 Jackson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $840 to $1,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,190. 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–Jackson corridor.