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Kansas City, KS → Virginia Beach, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Kansas City to Virginia Beach

About 1,216 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,110–$7,600, delivery in 3–7 days, 421 carriers on the Kansas City side and 230 in Virginia Beach.

  • 1,216 miroad distance
  • 21 h 40 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,110–$7,6002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,216 miles (1,030 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 40 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
421 (339 interstate)
Movers at destination
230 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Virginia Beach → Kansas City

Virginia Beach sits about 1,216 miles east of Kansas City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Virginia 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 $5,110 to $7,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 40 min.

On the Kansas City side there are 421 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (339 of them authorized for interstate work), and 230 around Virginia Beach (147 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 Virginia Beach.

Kansas City has a population of about 157,805 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. Virginia Beach is the denser city (1,878 people per square mile versus 1,256 in Kansas City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Kansas City to Virginia Beach

Full-service estimate for 1,216 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,040 $2,490 $3,040
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,060 $3,740 $4,560
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,110 $6,230 $7,600
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,170 $9,960 $12,160
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,240 $13,700 $16,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,400

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

Portable container

$2,110–$3,100

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

Full-service mover

$5,110–$7,600

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 Kansas City (origin)

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
90053
MC
319061
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66106 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (913) 288-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
64159
MC
66886
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64108 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation

USDOT
264809
MC
179486
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (913) 573-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Convoy Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
230360
MC
167183
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66118 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (913) 371-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

You Move Me

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ymm Interstate LLC

USDOT
3964808
MC
1479739
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (913) 820-7472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rmjk Enterprises INC

USDOT
3013620
MC
30465
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66118 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (913) 281-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pod Logistics Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3037609
MC
43068
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (12 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 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (816) 241-3666 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 421 movers in Kansas City

Near Virginia Beach (destination)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3109246
MC
81782
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293159
MC
1090224
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3391615
MC
1094415
Based in
Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 582-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
121073
MC
128699
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
169188
MC
129470
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kansas City to Virginia Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,040 to $3,040 for a studio, $3,060 to $4,560 for a one-bedroom, $5,110 to $7,600 for a two-bedroom, $8,170 to $12,160 for a three-bedroom and $11,240 to $16,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Virginia Beach from Kansas City?

About 1,216 road miles (1,030 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 40 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Kansas into Virginia 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 Kansas City to Virginia Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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 Kansas City–Virginia Beach corridor.