Seattle, WA

Overland Park, KS → Seattle, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Overland Park to Seattle

About 1,778 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,550–$9,750, delivery in 5–10 days, 400 carriers on the Overland Park side and 1,037 in Seattle.

  • 1,778 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,550–$9,7502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,778 miles (1,507 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
400 (322 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,037 (440 interstate)

Reverse: Seattle → Overland Park

Seattle sits about 1,778 miles northwest of Overland Park, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Washington that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $6,550 to $9,750 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 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 1,037 around Seattle (440 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 Seattle.

Overland Park has a population of about 203,677 and Seattle about 784,777. Seattle is the denser city (8,795 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. Washington is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Overland Park to Seattle

Full-service estimate for 1,778 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,620 $3,200 $3,900
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,930 $4,800 $5,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,550 $7,990 $9,750
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,490 $12,790 $15,600
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,420 $17,580 $21,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,430–$3,430

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

Portable container

$2,610–$3,830

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

Full-service mover

$6,550–$9,750

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

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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 Overland Park (origin)

Transam

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
315503
MC
197897
Based in
Olathe, KS 66062 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
892 trucks, 481 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
90053
MC
319061
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66106 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jett Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
869516
MC
389505
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
210 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Quiktrip Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
929617
MC
400737
Based in
Belton, MO 64012 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
188 trucks, 389 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
64159
MC
66886
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64108 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264809
MC
179486
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

You Move Me

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3964808
MC
1479739
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Stellar G Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3662876
MC
1267078
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 99 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

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Near Seattle (destination)

Paradigm Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405034
MC
1096843
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
103 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Savanah Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1303168
MC
505582
Based in
Seattle, WA 98108 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
604551
MC
789128
Based in
Renton, WA 98057 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Hansen Bros Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8257
MC
59073
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98056 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Exselon

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3194560
MC
140641
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98033 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1939713
MC
691642
Based in
Woodinville, WA 98072 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Becker Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3620637
MC
136679
Based in
Tukwila, WA 98168 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Overland Park to Seattle?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,620 to $3,900 for a studio, $3,930 to $5,850 for a one-bedroom, $6,550 to $9,750 for a two-bedroom, $10,490 to $15,600 for a three-bedroom and $14,420 to $21,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Seattle from Overland Park?

About 1,778 road miles (1,507 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Kansas into Washington 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 Overland Park to Seattle?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,430 to $3,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,610 to $3,830. 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 Overland Park–Seattle corridor.