Springfield, MO → Fort Lauderdale, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,280 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,210–$7,750, delivery in 3–7 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 1,841 in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale sits about 1,280 miles southeast of Springfield, which makes this an interstate relocation from Missouri to Florida 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 $5,210 to $7,750 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 46 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 1,841 around Fort Lauderdale (706 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 Fort Lauderdale.
Springfield has a population of about 169,847 and Fort Lauderdale about 188,677. Fort Lauderdale is the denser city (5,282 people per square mile versus 2,053 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,080 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,130 | $3,810 | $4,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,210 | $6,350 | $7,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,340 | $10,170 | $12,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,460 | $13,980 | $17,060 |
$1,770–$2,490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,160–$3,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,210–$7,750
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,080 to $3,100 for a studio, $3,130 to $4,650 for a one-bedroom, $5,210 to $7,750 for a two-bedroom, $8,340 to $12,400 for a three-bedroom and $11,460 to $17,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,280 road miles (1,085 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 46 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Missouri into Florida 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 $1,770 to $2,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,180. 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–Fort Lauderdale corridor.