St. Charles, MO → St. Louis, MO · Local move
About 22 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,050–$1,560, delivery in 0–1 days, 327 carriers on the St. Charles side and 645 in St. Louis.
St. Louis sits about 22 miles southeast of St. Charles, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 41 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,050 and $1,560, before packing or storage.
On the St. Charles side there are 327 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (212 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.
St. Charles has a population of about 72,000 and St. Louis about 278,144. St. Louis is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 2,797 in St. Charles), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $550 | $670 | $810 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $650 | $790 | $960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,640 | $2,000 | $2,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,670 |
$170–$240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,050–$1,560
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 $550 to $810 for a studio, $650 to $960 for a one-bedroom, $1,050 to $1,560 for a two-bedroom, $1,640 to $2,440 for a three-bedroom and $2,470 to $3,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 22 road miles (18 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both St. Charles 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 $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,530. 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 St. Charles–St. Louis corridor.