Springfield, MO → Detroit, MI · Long-distance move
About 765 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,860–$5,740, delivery in 2–5 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 1,435 in Detroit.
The route from Springfield, MO to Detroit, MI covers roughly 765 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,860 to $5,740 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 13 h 53 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 1,435 around Detroit (656 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 Detroit.
Springfield has a population of about 169,847 and Detroit about 649,095. Detroit is the denser city (4,608 people per square mile versus 2,053 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,860 | $4,700 | $5,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,170 | $7,530 | $9,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,490 | $10,350 | $12,630 |
$1,090–$1,530
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,700–$2,500
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,860–$5,740
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
Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company
Legal name: Lk Transport LLC
Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,300 for a studio, $2,310 to $3,440 for a one-bedroom, $3,860 to $5,740 for a two-bedroom, $6,170 to $9,180 for a three-bedroom and $8,490 to $12,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 765 road miles (648 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 53 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 Michigan 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 $1,090 to $1,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,500. 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–Detroit corridor.