Kansas City, MO → Flint, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Kansas City to Flint

About 739 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,800–$5,650, delivery in 2–5 days, 505 carriers on the Kansas City side and 142 in Flint.

739 miroad distance
13 h 27 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,800–$5,6502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kansas City, Missouri
To: Flint, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 739 miles (626 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 27 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 505 (405 interstate)
Movers at destination: 142 (39 interstate)

Reverse: Flint → Kansas City

Flint sits about 739 miles northeast of Kansas City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Missouri to Michigan 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 $3,800 to $5,650 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 27 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 142 around Flint (39 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 Flint.

Kansas City has a population of about 521,220 and Flint about 79,000. Flint is the denser city (2,430 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 Flint

Full-service estimate for 739 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,520	$1,850	$2,260
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,280	$2,780	$3,390
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,800	$4,630	$5,650
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,070	$7,410	$9,040
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,350	$10,190	$12,430

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–$2,470

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

Full-service mover

$3,800–$5,650

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 Flint (destination)

Two Men And Atruckgenesee County

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jarrs INC

USDOT: 1387252
Based in: Flint, MI 48507 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (810) 459-8028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gwb Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1643406
MC: 990686
Based in: Flint, MI 48532 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (810) 625-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kdk Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2010508
MC: 708740
Based in: Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (810) 531-5071 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hunter Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3250225
MC: 1022712
Based in: Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (817) 210-9467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kamryn Gabriel Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1483024
MC: 558950
Based in: Flint, MI 48505 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (810) 577-3782 Route Verify on FMCSA

H&l Transports LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2208246
MC: 766227
Based in: Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (810) 280-2642 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ams Express Freight

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ams Custom Building And Remodeling INC

USDOT: 4023358
MC: 1518145
Based in: Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (248) 830-0046 Route Verify on FMCSA

Romero'S Safe Transports LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4207433
MC: 1624182
Based in: Flint, MI 48503 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (305) 849-8486 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 142 movers in Flint

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,260 for a studio, $2,280 to $3,390 for a one-bedroom, $3,800 to $5,650 for a two-bedroom, $6,070 to $9,040 for a three-bedroom and $8,350 to $12,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Flint from Kansas City?

About 739 road miles (626 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 27 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 Michigan 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 Flint?

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 $2,470. 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–Flint corridor.