Kansas City, MO → Aberdeen, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from Kansas City to Aberdeen

About 568 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,360–$4,990, delivery in 2–5 days, 505 carriers on the Kansas City side and 9 in Aberdeen.

568 miroad distance
10 h 30 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,360–$4,9902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kansas City, Missouri
To: Aberdeen, South Dakota
Road distance: ≈ 568 miles (482 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 30 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 505 (405 interstate)
Movers at destination: 9 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Aberdeen → Kansas City

Moving from Kansas City to Aberdeen is a long-distance move of roughly 568 road miles, heading northwest from Missouri to South Dakota.

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 $3,360 to $4,990 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 10 h 30 min.

On the Kansas City side there are 505 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (405 of them authorized for interstate work), and 9 around Aberdeen (9 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 Aberdeen.

Kansas City has a population of about 521,220 and Aberdeen about 28,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,615 and 1,725 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Kansas City to Aberdeen

Full-service estimate for 568 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,340	$1,640	$2,000
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,010	$2,460	$3,000
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,360	$4,090	$4,990
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,370	$6,550	$7,990
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,380	$9,000	$10,980

Rental truck (DIY)

$880–$1,250

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

Portable container

$1,530–$2,250

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

Full-service mover

$3,360–$4,990

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Kansas City (origin)

Usko Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1499885
MC: 563453
Based in: Independence, MO 64055 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 324 trucks, 324 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (916) 515-8065 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 90053
MC: 319061
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66106 (9 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 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Convoy Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 230360
MC: 167183
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66118 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (913) 371-6500 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 (3 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 (2 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 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (816) 241-3666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Advantage Metals Recycling LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1750086
MC: 640640
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66118 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (816) 861-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 505 movers in Kansas City

Near Aberdeen (destination)

Demaray Harvesting & Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 418613
MC: 260450
Based in: Columbia, SD 57433 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (630) 926-6662 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dial A Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dial-A-Move INC

USDOT: 885778
MC: 386322
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (605) 202-5563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double Duty Movers & Portable Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Double Duty Portable Storage And Movers INC

USDOT: 2251443
MC: 783890
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (605) 290-0234 Route Verify on FMCSA

Esaak Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2063548
MC: 943864
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (562) 413-6290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rbow Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3895010
MC: 1433161
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (617) 293-4306 Route Verify on FMCSA

Milbrandt Enterprises INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Greg G Milbrandt

USDOT: 934701
Based in: Groton, SD 57445 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (605) 395-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pernsteiner Farm

Interstate carrier

Legal name: James G Pernsteiner

USDOT: 1439877
MC: 544077
Based in: Ellendale, ND 58436 (43 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (701) 349-3855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mayer Grain And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2262675
MC: 782564
Based in: Frankfort, SD 57440 (44 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (605) 472-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 9 movers in Aberdeen

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kansas City to Aberdeen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $2,000 for a studio, $2,010 to $3,000 for a one-bedroom, $3,360 to $4,990 for a two-bedroom, $5,370 to $7,990 for a three-bedroom and $7,380 to $10,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aberdeen from Kansas City?

About 568 road miles (482 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 30 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 South Dakota 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 Aberdeen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $880 to $1,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,250. 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–Aberdeen corridor.