Baton Rouge, LA

Kansas City, MO → Baton Rouge, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Kansas City to Baton Rouge

About 744 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,730–$5,550, delivery in 2–5 days, 505 carriers on the Kansas City side and 196 in Baton Rouge.

  • 744 miroad distance
  • 13 h 32 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,730–$5,5502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 744 miles (630 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 32 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
505 (405 interstate)
Movers at destination
196 (102 interstate)

Reverse: Baton Rouge → Kansas City

The route from Kansas City, MO to Baton Rouge, LA covers roughly 744 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,730 to $5,550 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 13 h 32 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 196 around Baton Rouge (102 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 Baton Rouge.

Kansas City has a population of about 521,220 and Baton Rouge about 222,795. Baton Rouge is the denser city (2,636 people per square mile versus 1,615 in Kansas City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Kansas City to Baton Rouge

Full-service estimate for 744 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,490 $1,820 $2,220
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,240 $2,730 $3,330
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,730 $4,550 $5,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,970 $7,280 $8,880
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,200 $10,000 $12,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,060–$1,500

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

Portable container

$1,680–$2,480

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

Full-service mover

$3,730–$5,550

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)

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

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

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

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

Hit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

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

All 505 movers in Kansas City

Near Baton Rouge (destination)

Ferrara Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1972988
MC
698068
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
99 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Associated Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
348258
MC
652592
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Derashnie Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1209842
MC
481164
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
64 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Rosco Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3532960
MC
1176827
Based in
Port Allen, LA 70767 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Double F Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1447929
MC
547179
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2147737
MC
746991
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Jb3 Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4209169
MC
1628424
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Baton Rouge LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1980694
MC
701686
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 196 movers in Baton Rouge

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kansas City to Baton Rouge?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,490 to $2,220 for a studio, $2,240 to $3,330 for a one-bedroom, $3,730 to $5,550 for a two-bedroom, $5,970 to $8,880 for a three-bedroom and $8,200 to $12,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Baton Rouge from Kansas City?

About 744 road miles (630 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 32 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 Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,060 to $1,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,480. 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–Baton Rouge corridor.