Lawrence, KS → Overland Park, KS · Local move

Movers from Lawrence to Overland Park

About 37 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,100–$1,640, delivery in 0–1 days, 17 carriers on the Lawrence side and 400 in Overland Park.

37 miroad distance
1 h 9 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,100–$1,6402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lawrence, Kansas
To: Overland Park, Kansas
Road distance: ≈ 37 miles (31 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 9 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (Kansas)
Movers at origin: 17 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination: 400 (322 interstate)

Reverse: Overland Park → Lawrence

Moving from Lawrence to Overland Park is a local move of roughly 37 road miles, heading east within Kansas.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 9 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,100 and $1,640, before packing or storage.

On the Lawrence side there are 17 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 400 around Overland Park (322 interstate). For an in-state 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 Overland Park.

Lawrence has a population of about 95,000 and Overland Park about 203,677. The two cities have comparable density (2,772 and 2,623 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Lawrence to Overland Park

Full-service estimate for 37 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$590	$720	$880
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$690	$840	$1,030
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,100	$1,350	$1,640
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,710	$2,080	$2,540
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,540	$3,100	$3,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$190–$260

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

Portable container

$1,050–$1,550

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

Full-service mover

$1,100–$1,640

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Lawrence (origin)

Professional Delivery Services INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1380572
MC: 745731
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 312-0351 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Agents LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1644908
MC: 616036
Based in: Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 917983
MC: 397078
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (785) 842-1115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Starving Artists Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bcv Moving On LLC

USDOT: 768024
MC: 345177
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (785) 749-5073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Swing Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1996368
MC: 727907
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (913) 645-7101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freedom In Christ Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1397728
MC: 530604
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 218-3406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zhanettrucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3516994
MC: 1176725
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (702) 981-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dock2dock

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Door2door Movers LLC

USDOT: 4517072
MC: 1789178
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (785) 200-8777 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near Overland Park (destination)

Transam

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transam Trucking INC

USDOT: 315503
MC: 197897
Based in: Olathe, KS 66062 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 892 trucks, 481 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (913) 782-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 90053
MC: 319061
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66106 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (913) 288-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jett Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jett Trucking LLC

USDOT: 869516
MC: 389505
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 210 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (913) 647-0543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quiktrip Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Quik 'N Tasty Foods INC

USDOT: 929617
MC: 400737
Based in: Belton, MO 64012 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 188 trucks, 389 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (816) 331-2190 Route Verify on FMCSA

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 64159
MC: 66886
Based in: Kansas City, MO 64108 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation

USDOT: 264809
MC: 179486
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (913) 573-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

You Move Me

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ymm Interstate LLC

USDOT: 3964808
MC: 1479739
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (913) 820-7472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stellar G Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3662876
MC: 1267078
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 99 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (214) 392-1382 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 400 movers in Overland Park

Tips for this move

Disassemble beds and desks yourself to trim an hour off the crew's time.
Label boxes by room in Overland Park so unloading goes as fast as loading.
Keep essentials (chargers, documents, medication) in your own car rather than on the truck.
Ask for an hourly quote with a not-to-exceed cap; local crews in Lawrence bill from the moment they leave the warehouse.

Near Lawrence

Near Overland Park

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lawrence to Overland Park?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $590 to $880 for a studio, $690 to $1,030 for a one-bedroom, $1,100 to $1,640 for a two-bedroom, $1,710 to $2,540 for a three-bedroom and $2,540 to $3,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Overland Park from Lawrence?

About 37 road miles (31 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 9 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Lawrence and Overland Park are in Kansas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Lawrence to Overland Park?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,550. 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 Lawrence–Overland Park corridor.