St. Louis, MO

Lansing, MI → St. Louis, MO · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Lansing to St. Louis

About 484 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,180–$4,720, delivery in 1–3 days, 152 carriers on the Lansing side and 645 in St. Louis.

  • 484 miroad distance
  • 9 h 3 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,180–$4,7202-bedroom estimate
Photo: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, NPS from St. Louis, MO, USA · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 484 miles (410 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 3 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
152 (54 interstate)
Movers at destination
645 (464 interstate)

Reverse: St. Louis → Lansing

St. Louis sits about 484 miles southwest of Lansing, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan to Missouri that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,180 to $4,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 3 min.

On the Lansing side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (54 of them authorized for interstate work), and 645 around St. Louis (464 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 St. Louis.

Lansing has a population of about 113,884 and St. Louis about 278,144. St. Louis is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 2,881 in Lansing), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Lansing to St. Louis

Full-service estimate for 484 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,270 $1,550 $1,890
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,910 $2,320 $2,830
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,180 $3,870 $4,720
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,080 $6,200 $7,560
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,990 $8,520 $10,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$800–$1,130

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,140

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

Full-service mover

$3,180–$4,720

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Lansing (origin)

Primetime Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4220939
MC
1631477
Based in
Okemos, MI 48864 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Pat Reilly Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1399146
MC
680382
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Janmac Expedited Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1196471
MC
477269
Based in
Lansing, MI 48917 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Alpha Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2117524
MC
738163
Based in
Williamston, MI 48895 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Two Men And A Truck Of Greater Lansing

Interstate carrier
USDOT
652129
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Sunrise K Ic Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2535712
MC
881706
Based in
Lansing, MI 48906 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Kingsley Moving Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1890987
MC
682343
Based in
Lansing, MI 48912 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Blue Springs Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4292165
MC
1670295
Based in
Lansing, MI 48910 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 152 movers in Lansing

Near St. Louis (destination)

Tts Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1808215
MC
657151
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
426 trucks, 426 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Itf Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2096411
MC
731267
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1137660
MC
458854
Based in
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,581 trucks, 1,758 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

United Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77949
MC
67234
Based in
Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,731 trucks, 3,424 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Aero Mayflower Transit Company

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125563
Based in
Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
769 trucks, 1,472 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Hoffmann Brothers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4305016
MC
1677181
Based in
Saint Louis, MO 63144 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Trekker

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
146458
MC
146209
Based in
Caseyville, IL 62232 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Aa Express & Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1507798
MC
565492
Based in
Saint Louis, MO 63147 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
157 trucks, 157 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 645 movers in St. Louis

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lansing to St. Louis?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,890 for a studio, $1,910 to $2,830 for a one-bedroom, $3,180 to $4,720 for a two-bedroom, $5,080 to $7,560 for a three-bedroom and $6,990 to $10,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Louis from Lansing?

About 484 road miles (410 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 3 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Michigan 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Lansing to St. Louis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,140. 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 Lansing–St. Louis corridor.