Sarasota, FL

Lee's Summit, MO → Sarasota, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Lee's Summit to Sarasota

About 1,241 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,120–$7,610, delivery in 3–7 days, 213 carriers on the Lee's Summit side and 194 in Sarasota.

  • 1,241 miroad distance
  • 22 h 6 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,120–$7,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,241 miles (1,052 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 6 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
213 (168 interstate)
Movers at destination
194 (66 interstate)

Reverse: Sarasota → Lee's Summit

The route from Lee's Summit, MO to Sarasota, FL covers roughly 1,241 miles by road, a southeast-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 $5,120 to $7,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 6 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 194 around Sarasota (66 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 Sarasota.

Lee's Summit has a population of about 107,514 and Sarasota about 57,000. Sarasota is the denser city (3,730 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. Florida is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Lee's Summit to Sarasota

Full-service estimate for 1,241 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,050 $2,500 $3,040
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,070 $3,740 $4,570
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,120 $6,240 $7,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,190 $9,980 $12,180
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,260 $13,730 $16,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,730–$2,440

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

Portable container

$2,130–$3,130

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

Full-service mover

$5,120–$7,610

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.

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

Quiktrip Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
929617
MC
400737
Based in
Belton, MO 64012 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
188 trucks, 389 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

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

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
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

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

Tingle Flooring

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

Elite Tow Service

Licensed interstate
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

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

All 213 movers in Lee's Summit

Near Sarasota (destination)

Bms Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
716970
MC
224537
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34240 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
145 trucks, 125 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Foodmaster Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2227723
MC
406237
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34236 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227396
MC
1634963
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Dfm Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2330865
MC
919251
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34232 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Sunshine Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
4054744
MC
1537260
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Bulusa Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1078223
MC
459630
Based in
Bradenton, FL 34203 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Joseph A Palermo Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1825959
MC
675958
Based in
Bradenton, FL 34211 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All My Sons Of Sarasota

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3534314
MC
1177730
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 194 movers in Sarasota

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,040 for a studio, $3,070 to $4,570 for a one-bedroom, $5,120 to $7,610 for a two-bedroom, $8,190 to $12,180 for a three-bedroom and $11,260 to $16,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sarasota from Lee's Summit?

About 1,241 road miles (1,052 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 6 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Florida 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 Sarasota?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,730 to $2,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,130 to $3,130. 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–Sarasota corridor.