Springfield, MO → Lawrence, KS · Regional long-distance move
About 192 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,120–$3,160, delivery in 1–2 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 17 in Lawrence.
Moving from Springfield to Lawrence is a regional long-distance move of roughly 192 road miles, heading northwest from Missouri to Kansas.
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 $2,120 to $3,160 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 4 h 1 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 17 around Lawrence (14 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 Lawrence.
Springfield has a population of about 169,847 and Lawrence about 95,000. Lawrence is the denser city (2,772 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 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,120 | $2,590 | $3,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,400 | $4,140 | $5,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,670 | $5,700 | $6,950 |
$350–$490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,190–$1,750
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,120–$3,160
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: Bcv Moving On LLC
Legal name: Door2door Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,150 to $1,710 for a studio, $1,270 to $1,900 for a one-bedroom, $2,120 to $3,160 for a two-bedroom, $3,400 to $5,060 for a three-bedroom and $4,670 to $6,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 192 road miles (162 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 1 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Missouri into Kansas 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 $350 to $490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,190 to $1,750. 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–Lawrence corridor.