Springfield, MO → St. Louis, MO · Regional long-distance move
About 229 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,260–$3,360, delivery in 1–2 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 645 in St. Louis.
St. Louis sits about 229 miles northeast of Springfield, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,260 to $3,360 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 39 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 645 around St. Louis (464 interstate). For an in-state 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 St. Louis.
Springfield has a population of about 169,847 and St. Louis about 278,144. St. Louis is the denser city (4,888 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 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,360 | $1,650 | $2,020 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,260 | $2,760 | $3,360 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,620 | $4,410 | $5,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,970 | $6,060 | $7,400 |
$390–$540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,220–$1,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,260–$3,360
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: Itf LLC
Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: United Van Lines LLC
Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC
Legal name: Trekker Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,360 to $2,020 for a one-bedroom, $2,260 to $3,360 for a two-bedroom, $3,620 to $5,380 for a three-bedroom and $4,970 to $7,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 229 road miles (194 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 39 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.
No. Because both Springfield and St. Louis are in Missouri, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $390 to $540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,800. 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–St. Louis corridor.