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Kansas City, MO → Corpus Christi, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Kansas City to Corpus Christi

About 944 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,300–$6,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 505 carriers on the Kansas City side and 98 in Corpus Christi.

  • 944 miroad distance
  • 16 h 59 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,300–$6,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 944 miles (800 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 59 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
505 (405 interstate)
Movers at destination
98 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Corpus Christi → Kansas City

The route from Kansas City, MO to Corpus Christi, TX covers roughly 944 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 $4,300 to $6,400 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 16 h 59 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 98 around Corpus Christi (17 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 Corpus Christi.

Kansas City has a population of about 521,220 and Corpus Christi about 317,247. The two cities have comparable density (1,615 and 1,960 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Kansas City to Corpus Christi

Full-service estimate for 944 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,720 $2,100 $2,560
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,580 $3,150 $3,840
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,300 $5,250 $6,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,890 $8,400 $10,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,470 $11,550 $14,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,420–$2,000

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

Portable container

$1,860–$2,740

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

Full-service mover

$4,300–$6,400

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
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 Corpus Christi (destination)

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Corpus Christi LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1645783
MC
733947
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (361) 883-1372 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&m Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4370349
MC
1711605
Based in
Portland, TX 78374 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (469) 732-7188 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Notch Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2547963
MC
90025
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78413 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (361) 854-7232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freedom Life Transport LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3383345
MC
1086221
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78414 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (361) 558-3079 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Best Move In Texas

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Corpus Christi Transfer Co

USDOT
136463
MC
69361
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (361) 883-4391 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & Lulu Logistics

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Lulu Trade LLC

USDOT
4250863
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78413 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (361) 396-8151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chilly'S Affordable & Reliable Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Henry Lewis

USDOT
2820714
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Route Verify on FMCSA

Bomy Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4244834
MC
1644458
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78414 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (910) 977-1916 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Corpus Christi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kansas City to Corpus Christi?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,560 for a studio, $2,580 to $3,840 for a one-bedroom, $4,300 to $6,400 for a two-bedroom, $6,890 to $10,250 for a three-bedroom and $9,470 to $14,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Corpus Christi from Kansas City?

About 944 road miles (800 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 59 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 Texas 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 Corpus Christi?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,420 to $2,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,740. 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–Corpus Christi corridor.