Overland Park, KS → Columbia, MO · Short-haul move
About 150 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,980–$2,950, delivery in 1–2 days, 400 carriers on the Overland Park side and 53 in Columbia.
The route from Overland Park, KS to Columbia, MO covers roughly 150 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 17 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,980 and $2,950, before packing or storage.
On the Overland Park side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (322 of them authorized for interstate work), and 53 around Columbia (33 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 Columbia.
Overland Park has a population of about 203,677 and Columbia about 130,851. Overland Park is considerably denser (2,623 people per square mile versus 1,899), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,870 | $4,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,360 | $5,320 | $6,490 |
$300–$430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,980–$2,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Overland Park, KS → Columbia, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,150 to $1,710 for a studio, $1,190 to $1,770 for a one-bedroom, $1,980 to $2,950 for a two-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,720 for a three-bedroom and $4,360 to $6,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 150 road miles (127 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 17 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Kansas 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 $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,700. 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 Overland Park–Columbia corridor.