Springfield, MO → Birmingham, AL · Long-distance move
About 525 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,170–$4,710, delivery in 2–5 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 395 in Birmingham.
Birmingham sits about 525 miles southeast of Springfield, which makes this an interstate relocation from Missouri to Alabama that most movers classify as a 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 $3,170 to $4,710 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 45 min.
On the Springfield side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 of them authorized for interstate work), and 395 around Birmingham (208 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 Birmingham.
Springfield has a population of about 169,847 and Birmingham about 195,893. Springfield is considerably denser (2,053 people per square mile versus 1,366), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,070 | $6,180 | $7,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,970 | $8,500 | $10,370 |
$840–$1,180
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,490–$2,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,170–$4,710
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.
Legal name: Tcsi-Transland INC
Legal name: Springfield Grocer Company
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Legal name: Alabama Thrift Stores INC
Legal name: Move & Store LLC
Legal name: U-Haul Company Of Alabama INC
Legal name: McCorquodale Transfer LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,890 for a studio, $1,900 to $2,830 for a one-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,710 for a two-bedroom, $5,070 to $7,540 for a three-bedroom and $6,970 to $10,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 525 road miles (445 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 45 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Missouri into Alabama 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 $840 to $1,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,190. 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 Springfield–Birmingham corridor.