Lee's Summit, MO → Cincinnati, OH · Long-distance move

Movers from Lee's Summit to Cincinnati

About 626 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,490–$5,200, delivery in 2–5 days, 213 carriers on the Lee's Summit side and 558 in Cincinnati.

626 miroad distance
11 h 30 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,490–$5,2002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lee's Summit, Missouri
To: Cincinnati, Ohio
Road distance: ≈ 626 miles (530 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 30 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 213 (168 interstate)
Movers at destination: 558 (420 interstate)

Reverse: Cincinnati → Lee's Summit

The route from Lee's Summit, MO to Cincinnati, OH covers roughly 626 miles by road, a east-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 $3,490 to $5,200 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 11 h 30 min.

On the Lee's Summit side there are 213 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (168 of them authorized for interstate work), and 558 around Cincinnati (420 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 Cincinnati.

Lee's Summit has a population of about 107,514 and Cincinnati about 314,367. Cincinnati is the denser city (3,976 people per square mile versus 1,582 in Lee's Summit), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Lee's Summit to Cincinnati

Full-service estimate for 626 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,400	$1,700	$2,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,100	$2,550	$3,120
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,490	$4,260	$5,200
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,590	$6,810	$8,310
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,680	$9,370	$11,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$940–$1,330

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

Portable container

$1,580–$2,320

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

Full-service mover

$3,490–$5,200

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Lee's Summit (origin)

Usko Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1499885
MC: 563453
Based in: Independence, MO 64055 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 324 trucks, 324 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (916) 515-8065 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 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 188 trucks, 389 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (816) 331-2190 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twisted Farms LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3370466
MC: 1193839
Based in: Lees Summit, MO 64086 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (816) 643-3551 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Kc LLC

USDOT: 3099844
MC: 76862
Based in: Kansas City, MO 64133 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (816) 267-4576 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bluestem Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 853649
MC: 461613
Based in: Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (816) 540-9173 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tingle Flooring

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: W C Tingle Company

USDOT: 69105
MC: 621836
Based in: Lee'S Summit, MO 64064 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (816) 524-9555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Tow Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elite Tow Service LLC

USDOT: 2816899
MC: 939135
Based in: Lees Summit, MO 64064 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (816) 935-5028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kellys Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3423365
MC: 1107203
Based in: Grandview, MO 64030 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (816) 830-2101 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 213 movers in Lee's Summit

Near Cincinnati (destination)

Kfn

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC

USDOT: 81583
MC: 317346
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,152 trucks, 2,170 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (513) 762-4000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kroger Brokerage Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kroger Dedicated Logistics Company

USDOT: 624483
MC: 298044
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 455 trucks, 601 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (513) 530-7339 Route Verify on FMCSA

Procter & Gamble Distributing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3310065
MC: 1124535
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 425 trucks, 827 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (513) 460-9996 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bogg Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3195710
MC: 149749
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45212 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 321 trucks, 321 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (513) 916-3232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Total Package Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 540855
MC: 217127
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45247 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 116 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (513) 741-5500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Obarker Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3588162
MC: 1214403
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45249 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (646) 540-3983 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2800379
MC: 935386
Based in: Cincinnati, OH 45241 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 111 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (513) 918-0810 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mco Express Orlando INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2456323
MC: 848294
Based in: Springdale, OH 45246 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (407) 420-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 558 movers in Cincinnati

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Cincinnati if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lee's Summit to Cincinnati?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,100 to $3,120 for a one-bedroom, $3,490 to $5,200 for a two-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,310 for a three-bedroom and $7,680 to $11,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cincinnati from Lee's Summit?

About 626 road miles (530 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 30 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 Ohio 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 Lee's Summit to Cincinnati?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $940 to $1,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,320. 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 Lee's Summit–Cincinnati corridor.