Kerrville, TX → Cape Girardeau, MO · Long-distance move
About 879 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,150–$6,170, delivery in 2–5 days, 31 carriers on the Kerrville side and 58 in Cape Girardeau.
The route from Kerrville, TX to Cape Girardeau, MO covers roughly 879 miles by road, a northeast-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 $4,150 to $6,170 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 15 h 51 min.
On the Kerrville side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 of them authorized for interstate work), and 58 around Cape Girardeau (45 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 Cape Girardeau.
Kerrville has a population of about 25,000 and Cape Girardeau about 40,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,068 and 1,351 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Missouri does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,660 | $2,020 | $2,470 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,490 | $3,040 | $3,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,150 | $5,060 | $6,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,640 | $8,100 | $9,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,130 | $11,130 | $13,580 |
$1,200–$1,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,800–$2,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,150–$6,170
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.
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Legal name: Integrity Movers LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,470 for a studio, $2,490 to $3,700 for a one-bedroom, $4,150 to $6,170 for a two-bedroom, $6,640 to $9,880 for a three-bedroom and $9,130 to $13,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 879 road miles (745 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 51 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas into Missouri 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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.
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 Kerrville–Cape Girardeau corridor.