Lee's Summit, MO → Olathe, KS · Local move

Movers from Lee's Summit to Olathe

About 28 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,070–$1,590, delivery in 0–1 days, 213 carriers on the Lee's Summit side and 309 in Olathe.

28 miroad distance
53 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,070–$1,5902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lee's Summit, Missouri
To: Olathe, Kansas
Road distance: ≈ 28 miles (24 straight-line)
Drive time: 53 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 213 (168 interstate)
Movers at destination: 309 (251 interstate)

Reverse: Olathe → Lee's Summit

The route from Lee's Summit, MO to Olathe, KS covers roughly 28 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.

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 53 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,070 and $1,590, before packing or storage.

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 309 around Olathe (251 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 Olathe.

Lee's Summit has a population of about 107,514 and Olathe about 150,025. Olathe is the denser city (2,283 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 Olathe

Full-service estimate for 28 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$560	$690	$840
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$660	$810	$990
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,070	$1,310	$1,590
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,660	$2,030	$2,480
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,500	$3,050	$3,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$180–$250

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

Portable container

$1,040–$1,540

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

Full-service mover

$1,070–$1,590

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 Olathe (destination)

Transam

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transam Trucking INC

USDOT: 315503
MC: 197897
Based in: Olathe, KS 66062 (4 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 (14 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 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 210 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (913) 647-0543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation

USDOT: 264809
MC: 179486
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 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 (7 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 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 99 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (214) 392-1382 Route Verify on FMCSA

Translinellc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trans Line LLC

USDOT: 2183286
MC: 758055
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (913) 952-7070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nova Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3436388
MC: 1119700
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 40 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (314) 835-7500 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 309 movers in Olathe

Tips for this move

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 Lee's Summit bill from the moment they leave the warehouse.
Reserve loading-zone parking or a building elevator in advance—waiting time is billable.
Move on a weekday if you can; weekend and month-end slots fill first and cost more.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $560 to $840 for a studio, $660 to $990 for a one-bedroom, $1,070 to $1,590 for a two-bedroom, $1,660 to $2,480 for a three-bedroom and $2,500 to $3,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olathe from Lee's Summit?

About 28 road miles (24 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Missouri into Kansas 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 Olathe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,540. 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–Olathe corridor.