Overland Park, KS → Providence, RI · Long-distance move
About 1,461 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,800–$8,620, delivery in 3–7 days, 400 carriers on the Overland Park side and 330 in Providence.
Moving from Overland Park to Providence is a long-distance move of roughly 1,461 road miles, heading east from Kansas to Rhode Island.
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 $5,800 to $8,620 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 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 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.
Overland Park has a population of about 203,677 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 people per square mile versus 2,623 in Overland Park), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Rhode Island is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,480 | $4,240 | $5,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,800 | $7,070 | $8,620 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,270 | $11,310 | $13,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,750 | $15,550 | $18,970 |
$2,100–$2,970
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,320–$3,420
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,800–$8,620
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Overland Park, KS → Providence, RI. 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 $2,320 to $3,450 for a studio, $3,480 to $5,170 for a one-bedroom, $5,800 to $8,620 for a two-bedroom, $9,270 to $13,800 for a three-bedroom and $12,750 to $18,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,461 road miles (1,238 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 Kansas into Rhode Island 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 $2,100 to $2,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,420. 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–Providence corridor.