Fry Enterprise LLC
- 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
Jefferson City, MO → St. Louis, MO · Short-haul move
About 123 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,900–$2,830, delivery in 1–2 days, 43 carriers on the Jefferson City side and 645 in St. Louis.
The route from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO covers roughly 123 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 49 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,900 and $2,830, before packing or storage.
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 645 around St. Louis (464 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Jefferson City has a population of about 43,000 and St. Louis about 278,144. St. Louis is the denser city (4,888 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,040 | $3,710 | $4,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,180 | $5,100 | $6,220 |
$280–$390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,900–$2,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jefferson City, MO → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,160 to $1,720 for a one-bedroom, $1,900 to $2,830 for a two-bedroom, $3,040 to $4,530 for a three-bedroom and $4,180 to $6,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 123 road miles (104 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 49 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Jefferson City and St. Louis are in Missouri, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $280 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. 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 Jefferson City–St. Louis corridor.