Sterling Heights, MI

Lee's Summit, MO → Sterling Heights, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Lee's Summit to Sterling Heights

About 761 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,850–$5,730, delivery in 2–5 days, 213 carriers on the Lee's Summit side and 754 in Sterling Heights.

  • 761 miroad distance
  • 13 h 49 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,850–$5,7302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 761 miles (645 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 49 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
213 (168 interstate)
Movers at destination
754 (308 interstate)

Reverse: Sterling Heights → Lee's Summit

Sterling Heights sits about 761 miles northeast of Lee's Summit, which makes this an interstate relocation from Missouri to Michigan that most movers classify as a 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 $3,850 to $5,730 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 13 h 49 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 754 around Sterling Heights (308 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 Sterling Heights.

Lee's Summit has a population of about 107,514 and Sterling Heights about 133,931. Sterling Heights is the denser city (3,691 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 Sterling Heights

Full-service estimate for 761 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,310 $2,820 $3,440
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,850 $4,690 $5,730
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,160 $7,510 $9,160
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,470 $10,330 $12,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,080–$1,530

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

Portable container

$1,700–$2,500

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

Full-service mover

$3,850–$5,730

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

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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 Sterling Heights (destination)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Universal

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465324
MC
852043
Based in
Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1556061
MC
578193
Based in
Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1339068
MC
515593
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Mra

Licensed interstate
USDOT
896198
MC
196605
Based in
Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,310 to $3,440 for a one-bedroom, $3,850 to $5,730 for a two-bedroom, $6,160 to $9,160 for a three-bedroom and $8,470 to $12,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sterling Heights from Lee's Summit?

About 761 road miles (645 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 49 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 Michigan 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 Sterling Heights?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,080 to $1,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,500. 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–Sterling Heights corridor.