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Kahului, HI → Independence, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Kahului to Independence

About 4,540 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,940–$17,770, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 214 in Independence.

  • 4,540 miroad distance
  • 78 hours (9 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $11,940–$17,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 4,540 miles (3,847 straight-line)
Drive time
78 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
45 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
214 (159 interstate)

Reverse: Independence → Kahului

Moving from Kahului to Independence is a cross-country move of roughly 4,540 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Missouri.

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 $11,940 to $17,770 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 Kahului side there are 45 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 214 around Independence (159 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 Independence.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and Independence about 121,675. The two cities have comparable density (1,962 and 1,577 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 Kahului to Independence

Full-service estimate for 4,540 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,780 $5,820 $7,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $7,160 $8,740 $10,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $11,940 $14,560 $17,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $19,110 $23,300 $28,430
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $26,270 $32,040 $39,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,310–$8,920

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

Portable container

$5,070–$7,460

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

Full-service mover

$11,940–$17,770

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 Kahului (origin)

Dhx Maui INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
572219
MC
77558
Based in
Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (808) 877-2822 Route Verify on FMCSA

T Sniffen And Sons LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1066769
Based in
Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (808) 871-7781 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bb Trucking & Storage INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: B B Delivery Service INC

USDOT
950644
Based in
Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (808) 877-3966 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
758043
MC
708895
Based in
Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (808) 242-6593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3252648
MC
1023953
Based in
Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (808) 205-7412 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quicktow LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2584816
Based in
Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (808) 877-5553 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bonafide Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3760716
MC
1355483
Based in
Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (808) 359-7779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pico General Contracting Corporation

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2583683
Based in
Makawao, HI 96768 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (808) 572-7101 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 45 movers in Kahului

Near Independence (destination)

Usko Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1499885
MC
563453
Based in
Independence, MO 64055 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
324 trucks, 324 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (916) 515-8065 Route Verify on FMCSA

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
64159
MC
66886
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64108 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pod Logistics Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3037609
MC
43068
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (806) 412-0886 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & S Enterprise Of Kansas City INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2116647
MC
737778
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (816) 241-3666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jim'S Disposal Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jim'S Disposal Service LLC

USDOT
1290317
MC
875006
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
37 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (816) 221-1932 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twisted Farms LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3370466
MC
1193839
Based in
Lees Summit, MO 64086 (14 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

Sia Intermodal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sia Transport LLC

USDOT
2097651
MC
731771
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Route Verify on FMCSA

All 214 movers in Independence

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kahului to Independence?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,780 to $7,110 for a studio, $7,160 to $10,660 for a one-bedroom, $11,940 to $17,770 for a two-bedroom, $19,110 to $28,430 for a three-bedroom and $26,270 to $39,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Independence from Kahului?

About 4,540 road miles (3,847 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 Kahului to Independence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,310 to $8,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,070 to $7,460. 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 Kahului–Independence corridor.