Jefferson City, MO

Springfield, MA → Jefferson City, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Jefferson City

About 1,251 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,610–$8,350, delivery in 3–7 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 43 in Jefferson City.

  • 1,251 miroad distance
  • 22 h 16 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,610–$8,3502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,251 miles (1,060 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 16 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
213 (155 interstate)
Movers at destination
43 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Jefferson City → Springfield

Moving from Springfield to Jefferson City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,251 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts 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 $5,610 to $8,350 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 22 h 16 min.

On the Springfield side there are 213 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 of them authorized for interstate work), and 43 around Jefferson City (29 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 Jefferson City.

Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Jefferson City about 43,000. Springfield is considerably denser (4,888 people per square mile versus 1,199), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Massachusetts, 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 Jefferson City

Full-service estimate for 1,251 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,250 $2,740 $3,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,370 $4,110 $5,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,610 $6,840 $8,350
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,980 $10,950 $13,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,350 $15,060 $18,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,740–$2,450

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

Portable container

$2,140–$3,140

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

Full-service mover

$5,610–$8,350

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 Springfield (origin)

Palmer Dedicated Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1385753
MC
527864
Based in
Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Poulin Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
588111
MC
285069
Based in
Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Flemings Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
565153
MC
222754
Based in
Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Dm Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3086680
MC
69622
Based in
Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Kaz Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
822415
MC
362564
Based in
Ellington, CT 06029 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Jason Broom DBA Affordable Waste Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2272542
MC
1092581
Based in
Hampden, MA 01036 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Pioneer Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3733749
MC
1319014
Based in
Chicopee, MA 01013 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Boomerang

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2204901
MC
765077
Based in
Ludlow, MA 01056 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 213 movers in Springfield

Near Jefferson City (destination)

Fry Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3965327
MC
1480083
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Dl Carriers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3924101
MC
1452405
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Amerigo Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
164554
MC
142946
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Red Hawk Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4126548
MC
1579295
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65101 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Western Light Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8829073
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3,002 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Kenya'S LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407965
MC
1098109
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Jc Logistics

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3571030
MC
1202909
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Midwest Moving And Delivery LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4501713
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 43 movers in Jefferson City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Springfield to Jefferson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,250 to $3,340 for a studio, $3,370 to $5,010 for a one-bedroom, $5,610 to $8,350 for a two-bedroom, $8,980 to $13,360 for a three-bedroom and $12,350 to $18,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jefferson City from Springfield?

About 1,251 road miles (1,060 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 16 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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 Jefferson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,740 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,140. 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–Jefferson City corridor.