Springfield, MO → Montpelier, VT · Long-distance move
About 1,399 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,580–$8,310, delivery in 3–7 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 33 in Montpelier.
Moving from Springfield to Montpelier is a long-distance move of roughly 1,399 road miles, heading northeast from Missouri to Vermont.
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 $5,580 to $8,310 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
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 33 around Montpelier (21 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 Montpelier.
Springfield has a population of about 169,847 and Montpelier about 8,000. Springfield is considerably denser (2,053 people per square mile versus 803), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Vermont is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,720 | $3,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,350 | $4,090 | $4,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,580 | $6,810 | $8,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,940 | $10,900 | $13,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,290 | $14,980 | $18,280 |
$2,040–$2,880
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,270–$3,340
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,580–$8,310
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: James Lacourse
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,230 to $3,320 for a studio, $3,350 to $4,990 for a one-bedroom, $5,580 to $8,310 for a two-bedroom, $8,940 to $13,290 for a three-bedroom and $12,290 to $18,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,399 road miles (1,186 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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 Vermont 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 $2,040 to $2,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,340. 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–Montpelier corridor.