St. Louis, MO

Sparks, NV → St. Louis, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Sparks to St. Louis

About 1,858 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,400–$9,520, delivery in 5–10 days, 90 carriers on the Sparks side and 645 in St. Louis.

  • 1,858 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,400–$9,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,858 miles (1,574 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
90 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
645 (464 interstate)

Reverse: St. Louis → Sparks

Moving from Sparks to St. Louis is a cross-country move of roughly 1,858 road miles, heading east from Nevada 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 $6,400 to $9,520 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 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Sparks side there are 90 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (62 of them authorized for interstate work), and 645 around St. Louis (464 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 St. Louis.

Sparks has a population of about 111,902 and St. Louis about 278,144. St. Louis is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 2,979 in Sparks), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Nevada, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Missouri does collect a state income tax, unlike Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Sparks to St. Louis

Full-service estimate for 1,858 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,560 $3,120 $3,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,840 $4,680 $5,710
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,400 $7,800 $9,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,230 $12,480 $15,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,070 $17,160 $20,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,660–$3,750

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

Portable container

$2,680–$3,940

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

Full-service mover

$6,400–$9,520

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Sparks (origin)

Connex Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1491614
MC
644134
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
84 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

California Sierra Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
363648
MC
222282
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Sema Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3245513
MC
1020268
Based in
Reno, NV 89501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

High Mountain Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
832560
MC
224896
Based in
Sparks, NV 89434 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Humboldt Moving & Storage Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
80232
MC
98286
Based in
Sparks, NV 89431 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Onerelo Worldwide LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3387545
MC
1088202
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Full Tilt Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3010394
MC
28785
Based in
Reno, NV 89521 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Jbc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2473334
MC
855362
Based in
Reno, NV 89506 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 90 movers in Sparks

Near St. Louis (destination)

Tts Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1808215
MC
657151
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
426 trucks, 426 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Itf Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2096411
MC
731267
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1137660
MC
458854
Based in
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,581 trucks, 1,758 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

United Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77949
MC
67234
Based in
Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,731 trucks, 3,424 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Aero Mayflower Transit Company

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125563
Based in
Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
769 trucks, 1,472 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Hoffmann Brothers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4305016
MC
1677181
Based in
Saint Louis, MO 63144 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Trekker

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
146458
MC
146209
Based in
Caseyville, IL 62232 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Aa Express & Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1507798
MC
565492
Based in
Saint Louis, MO 63147 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
157 trucks, 157 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 645 movers in St. Louis

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sparks to St. Louis?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,560 to $3,810 for a studio, $3,840 to $5,710 for a one-bedroom, $6,400 to $9,520 for a two-bedroom, $10,230 to $15,230 for a three-bedroom and $14,070 to $20,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Louis from Sparks?

About 1,858 road miles (1,574 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 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 Nevada 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Sparks to St. Louis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,660 to $3,750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,680 to $3,940. 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 Sparks–St. Louis corridor.