Kansas City, MO → Birmingham, AL · Long-distance move

Movers from Kansas City to Birmingham

About 683 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,530–$5,250, delivery in 2–5 days, 505 carriers on the Kansas City side and 395 in Birmingham.

683 miroad distance
12 h 29 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,530–$5,2502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kansas City, Missouri
To: Birmingham, Alabama
Road distance: ≈ 683 miles (579 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 29 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 505 (405 interstate)
Movers at destination: 395 (208 interstate)

Reverse: Birmingham → Kansas City

The route from Kansas City, MO to Birmingham, AL covers roughly 683 miles by road, a southeast-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 $3,530 to $5,250 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 12 h 29 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 395 around Birmingham (208 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 Birmingham.

Kansas City has a population of about 521,220 and Birmingham about 195,893. The two cities have comparable density (1,615 and 1,366 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Kansas City to Birmingham

Full-service estimate for 683 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,410	$1,720	$2,100
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,120	$2,580	$3,150
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,530	$4,300	$5,250
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,650	$6,890	$8,400
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,760	$9,470	$11,550

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,000–$1,410

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

Portable container

$1,630–$2,400

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

Full-service mover

$3,530–$5,250

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

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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

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 Birmingham (destination)

Buddy Moore Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 843883
MC: 370920
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35222 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 359 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (205) 949-2260 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dixie Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2263023
MC: 822669
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 117 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (205) 841-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deep South Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tvs INC

USDOT: 273403
MC: 163871
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35204 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 109 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (205) 326-0490 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americas Thrift Stores INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alabama Thrift Stores INC

USDOT: 446588
MC: 656355
Based in: Irondale, AL 35210 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (205) 856-1234 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Move & Store LLC

USDOT: 2179652
MC: 765956
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35211 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (855) 624-4537 Route Verify on FMCSA

U-Haul

Licensed interstate

Legal name: U-Haul Company Of Alabama INC

USDOT: 428450
MC: 881025
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35216 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (602) 263-6811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers Of The South INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 187921
MC: 432768
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (205) 808-4915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thompson Delivery Services Colwright

Licensed interstate

Legal name: McCorquodale Transfer LLC

USDOT: 713589
MC: 352161
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35203 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (205) 870-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 395 movers in Birmingham

Tips for this move

Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Birmingham if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,100 for a studio, $2,120 to $3,150 for a one-bedroom, $3,530 to $5,250 for a two-bedroom, $5,650 to $8,400 for a three-bedroom and $7,760 to $11,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Birmingham from Kansas City?

About 683 road miles (579 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 29 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 Alabama 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 Birmingham?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,400. 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–Birmingham corridor.