St. Charles, MO

McKinney, TX → St. Charles, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from McKinney to St. Charles

About 610 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,510–$5,220, delivery in 2–5 days, 885 carriers on the McKinney side and 327 in St. Charles.

  • 610 miroad distance
  • 11 h 13 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,510–$5,2202-bedroom estimate
Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 610 miles (517 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 13 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
885 (386 interstate)
Movers at destination
327 (212 interstate)

Reverse: St. Charles → McKinney

Moving from McKinney to St. Charles is a long-distance move of roughly 610 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Missouri.

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 $3,510 to $5,220 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 13 min.

On the McKinney side there are 885 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (386 of them authorized for interstate work), and 327 around St. Charles (212 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 St. Charles.

McKinney has a population of about 236,001 and St. Charles about 72,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,915 and 2,797 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Missouri does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from McKinney to St. Charles

Full-service estimate for 610 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,710 $2,090
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,110 $2,570 $3,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,510 $4,280 $5,220
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,610 $6,850 $8,350
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,720 $9,410 $11,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$930–$1,310

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

Portable container

$1,560–$2,300

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

Full-service mover

$3,510–$5,220

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for McKinney, TX → St. Charles, MO. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 McKinney (origin)

Talento Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3841225
MC
1405142
Based in
Frisco, TX 75078 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
119 trucks, 159 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3500318
MC
1155089
Based in
Allen, TX 75002 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Mnm Carrier Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3552598
MC
1190342
Based in
Allen, TX 75013 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Smart Motion Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3694862
MC
1290479
Based in
Frisco, TX 75034 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
43 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Trinity Transportation Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492584
MC
1149997
Based in
Frisco, TX 75035 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3304680
MC
1048681
Based in
Plano, TX 75074 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Dove Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3789100
MC
1359352
Based in
Wylie, TX 75098 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Abbas Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3482607
MC
1143519
Based in
Murphy, TX 75094 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 885 movers in McKinney

Near St. Charles (destination)

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1137660
MC
458854
Based in
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,581 trucks, 1,758 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Stl Truckers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2523551
MC
876335
Based in
St Charles, MO 63301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
544 trucks, 256 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Tts Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1808215
MC
657151
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
426 trucks, 426 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Itf Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2096411
MC
731267
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Elite Express Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3269801
MC
1032064
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
129 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Artur Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
767997
MC
343003
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 112 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Schnuck Markets INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
298545
MC
230436
Based in
Kinloch, MO 63140 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 146 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Davidson Surface Air INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
375704
MC
261606
Based in
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

All 327 movers in St. Charles

Related routes

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from McKinney to St. Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,090 for a studio, $2,110 to $3,130 for a one-bedroom, $3,510 to $5,220 for a two-bedroom, $5,610 to $8,350 for a three-bedroom and $7,720 to $11,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Charles from McKinney?

About 610 road miles (517 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 13 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 Texas into Missouri 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 McKinney to St. Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $930 to $1,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,560 to $2,300. 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 McKinney–St. Charles corridor.