Jefferson City, MO

Naperville, IL → Jefferson City, MO · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Naperville to Jefferson City

About 360 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,860–$4,260, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,184 carriers on the Naperville side and 43 in Jefferson City.

  • 360 miroad distance
  • 6 h 54 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,860–$4,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 360 miles (305 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 54 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,184 (966 interstate)
Movers at destination
43 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Jefferson City → Naperville

Moving from Naperville to Jefferson City is a regional long-distance move of roughly 360 road miles, heading southwest from Illinois 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 $2,860 to $4,260 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 54 min.

On the Naperville side there are 1,184 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (966 of them authorized for interstate work), and 43 around Jefferson City (29 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 Jefferson City.

Naperville has a population of about 153,114 and Jefferson City about 43,000. Naperville is considerably denser (3,825 people per square mile versus 1,199), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Naperville to Jefferson City

Full-service estimate for 360 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,220 $1,490 $1,820
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,720 $2,090 $2,560
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,860 $3,490 $4,260
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,580 $5,590 $6,820
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,300 $7,680 $9,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$520–$730

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

Portable container

$1,340–$1,970

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

Full-service mover

$2,860–$4,260

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 Naperville (origin)

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1538326
MC
572473
Based in
Carol Stream, IL 60185 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
801828
MC
357193
Based in
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Ig Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1928967
MC
689501
Based in
Addison, IL 60101 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
483 trucks, 388 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Dream Big Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782248
MC
1354397
Based in
Lisle, IL 60532 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 246 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Em Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3073738
MC
62685
Based in
Lemont, IL 60439 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

USA Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1892938
MC
681276
Based in
Woodridge, IL 60517 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
208 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Legacy Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1744355
MC
772181
Based in
Joliet, IL 60435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All Freight Transinc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2842894
MC
952478
Based in
Montgomery, IL 60538 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
195 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 1,184 movers in Naperville

Near Jefferson City (destination)

Fry Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3965327
MC
1480083
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Dl Carriers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3924101
MC
1452405
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Amerigo Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
164554
MC
142946
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Red Hawk Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4126548
MC
1579295
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65101 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Western Light Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8829073
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3,002 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Kenya'S LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407965
MC
1098109
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Jc Logistics

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3571030
MC
1202909
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Midwest Moving And Delivery LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4501713
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 43 movers in Jefferson City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Naperville to Jefferson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,820 for a studio, $1,720 to $2,560 for a one-bedroom, $2,860 to $4,260 for a two-bedroom, $4,580 to $6,820 for a three-bedroom and $6,300 to $9,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jefferson City from Naperville?

About 360 road miles (305 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 54 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Illinois 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 Naperville to Jefferson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $520 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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 Naperville–Jefferson City corridor.