St. Louis, MO

Melbourne, FL → St. Louis, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from Melbourne to St. Louis

About 1,077 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,720–$7,020, delivery in 3–7 days, 110 carriers on the Melbourne side and 645 in St. Louis.

  • 1,077 miroad distance
  • 19 h 16 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,720–$7,0202-bedroom estimate
Photo: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, NPS from St. Louis, MO, USA · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,077 miles (912 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 16 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
110 (44 interstate)
Movers at destination
645 (464 interstate)

Reverse: St. Louis → Melbourne

Moving from Melbourne to St. Louis is a long-distance move of roughly 1,077 road miles, heading northwest from Florida 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 $4,720 to $7,020 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 19 h 16 min.

On the Melbourne side there are 110 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 of them authorized for interstate work), and 645 around St. Louis (464 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. Louis.

Melbourne has a population of about 86,000 and St. Louis about 278,144. St. Louis is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 1,916 in Melbourne), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Missouri does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Melbourne to St. Louis

Full-service estimate for 1,077 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,830 $3,450 $4,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,720 $5,750 $7,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,550 $9,200 $11,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,380 $12,660 $15,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,560–$2,200

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

Portable container

$1,980–$2,910

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

Full-service mover

$4,720–$7,020

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Melbourne (origin)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4055942
MC
1537994
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32935 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3599867
MC
1222354
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32934 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3705921
MC
1298651
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Msr Trucking USA INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
845056
MC
373614
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32934 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Untouchable Express Cargo Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4071316
MC
1546792
Based in
Indialantic, FL 32903 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4412209
MC
1733425
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32907 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Top Team Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3703749
MC
1648727
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32940 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1912627
MC
694311
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 110 movers in Melbourne

Near St. Louis (destination)

Tts Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1808215
MC
657151
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 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 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1137660
MC
458854
Based in
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,581 trucks, 1,758 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

United Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77949
MC
67234
Based in
Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,731 trucks, 3,424 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Aero Mayflower Transit Company

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125563
Based in
Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
769 trucks, 1,472 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Hoffmann Brothers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4305016
MC
1677181
Based in
Saint Louis, MO 63144 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Trekker

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
146458
MC
146209
Based in
Caseyville, IL 62232 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Aa Express & Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1507798
MC
565492
Based in
Saint Louis, MO 63147 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
157 trucks, 157 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 645 movers in St. Louis

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to St. Louis?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,890 to $2,810 for a studio, $2,830 to $4,210 for a one-bedroom, $4,720 to $7,020 for a two-bedroom, $7,550 to $11,230 for a three-bedroom and $10,380 to $15,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Louis from Melbourne?

About 1,077 road miles (912 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 16 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 Florida 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 Melbourne to St. Louis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,560 to $2,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,910. 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 Melbourne–St. Louis corridor.