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Springfield, IL → Columbia, MO · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Columbia

About 182 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,220–$3,310, delivery in 1–2 days, 58 carriers on the Springfield side and 53 in Columbia.

  • 182 miroad distance
  • 3 h 50 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,220–$3,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 182 miles (155 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 50 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
58 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
53 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Columbia → Springfield

Columbia sits about 182 miles west of Springfield, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Missouri that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,220 to $3,310 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 50 min.

On the Springfield side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 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.

Springfield has a population of about 112,989 and Columbia about 130,851. The two cities have comparable density (1,872 and 1,899 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Springfield to Columbia

Full-service estimate for 182 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,220 $1,490 $1,820
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,330 $1,630 $1,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,220 $2,710 $3,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,560 $4,340 $5,290
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,890 $5,970 $7,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$340–$480

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

Portable container

$1,180–$1,740

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

Full-service mover

$2,220–$3,310

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, IL → Columbia, MO. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Springfield (origin)

Lightspeed Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3463470
MC
1137096
Based in
Sherman, IL 62684 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
34 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (309) 275-4697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dodik Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1371987
MC
524365
Based in
Springfield, IL 62704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (727) 202-5008 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cavalier Cartage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
874456
MC
519534
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (217) 652-2075 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hillier Storage & Moving Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
607202
MC
292145
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (217) 525-8550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tuxhorn Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
732994
MC
769644
Based in
Springfield, IL 62702 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (217) 522-8211 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peters Family Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1750866
MC
641234
Based in
New Berlin, IL 62670 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (217) 341-6189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prime Moovers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4533601
MC
1797987
Based in
Springfield, IL 62707 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (217) 725-6536 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4149348
MC
1592549
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (920) 841-6516 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Springfield

Near Columbia (destination)

Frontline Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3868668
MC
1415661
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (573) 528-5329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ug Tech LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4339877
MC
1695533
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (573) 968-5566 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck-Columbia

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Mid Mo INC

USDOT
2338804
MC
798647
Based in
Columbia, MO 65201 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (573) 777-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
775481
MC
347277
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (573) 474-6158 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tiger Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3424063
MC
1546145
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (573) 999-7821 Route Verify on FMCSA

F & Z Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432203
MC
839812
Based in
Columbia, MO 65203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (573) 999-4639 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4d Hauling LLC

USDOT
3684511
MC
1571093
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (573) 303-1423 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jht Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257095
MC
23317
Based in
Jamestown, MO 65046 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (573) 533-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Columbia

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Springfield to Columbia?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,820 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,990 for a one-bedroom, $2,220 to $3,310 for a two-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,290 for a three-bedroom and $4,890 to $7,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Columbia from Springfield?

About 182 road miles (155 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 50 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Illinois 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 Springfield to Columbia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $340 to $480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,180 to $1,740. 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 Springfield–Columbia corridor.