Newport, RI → Independence, MO · Long-distance move
About 1,441 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,770–$8,590, delivery in 3–7 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 214 in Independence.
Moving from Newport to Independence is a long-distance move of roughly 1,441 road miles, heading west from Rhode Island 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 $5,770 to $8,590 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 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the Newport side there are 30 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 214 around Independence (159 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 Independence.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Independence about 121,675. Newport is considerably denser (3,287 people per square mile versus 1,577), 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 Rhode Island, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,460 | $4,220 | $5,150 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,770 | $7,040 | $8,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,240 | $11,270 | $13,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,700 | $15,490 | $18,900 |
$2,080–$2,940
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,310–$3,390
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,770–$8,590
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport, RI → Independence, MO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Robert A Lantz
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,460 to $5,150 for a one-bedroom, $5,770 to $8,590 for a two-bedroom, $9,240 to $13,740 for a three-bedroom and $12,700 to $18,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,441 road miles (1,222 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Rhode Island 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,080 to $2,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,310 to $3,390. 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.
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 Newport–Independence corridor.