Overland Park, KS → Ukiah, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,799 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,910–$10,270, delivery in 5–10 days, 400 carriers on the Overland Park side and 15 in Ukiah.
Moving from Overland Park to Ukiah is a cross-country move of roughly 1,799 road miles, heading west from Kansas to California.
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 $6,910 to $10,270 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 15 around Ukiah (3 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 Ukiah.
Overland Park has a population of about 203,677 and Ukiah about 17,000. Ukiah is the denser city (3,484 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. California 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 | $2,760 | $3,370 | $4,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,140 | $5,050 | $6,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,910 | $8,420 | $10,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,050 | $13,470 | $16,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,190 | $18,530 | $22,600 |
$2,450–$3,460
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,630–$3,860
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,910–$10,270
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Overland Park, KS → Ukiah, CA. 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 $2,760 to $4,110 for a studio, $4,140 to $6,160 for a one-bedroom, $6,910 to $10,270 for a two-bedroom, $11,050 to $16,440 for a three-bedroom and $15,190 to $22,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,799 road miles (1,525 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Kansas into California 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 $2,450 to $3,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,860. 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–Ukiah corridor.