Miami, FL

St. Louis, MO → Miami, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from St. Louis to Miami

About 1,255 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,150–$7,660, delivery in 3–7 days, 645 carriers on the St. Louis side and 2,024 in Miami.

  • 1,255 miroad distance
  • 22 h 20 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,150–$7,6602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,255 miles (1,063 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 20 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
645 (464 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,024 (627 interstate)

Reverse: Miami → St. Louis

Moving from St. Louis to Miami is a long-distance move of roughly 1,255 road miles, heading southeast from Missouri to Florida.

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 $5,150 to $7,660 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 20 min.

On the St. Louis side there are 645 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (464 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,024 around Miami (627 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 Miami.

St. Louis has a population of about 278,144 and Miami about 489,812. Miami is the denser city (12,284 people per square mile versus 4,888 in St. Louis), 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.

Cost of moving from St. Louis to Miami

Full-service estimate for 1,255 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,060 $2,510 $3,060
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,090 $3,770 $4,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,150 $6,280 $7,660
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,240 $10,050 $12,260
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,330 $13,820 $16,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,740–$2,460

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,140–$3,150

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,150–$7,660

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near St. Louis (origin)

Tts Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1808215
MC
657151
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
426 trucks, 426 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Itf Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2096411
MC
731267
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1137660
MC
458854
Based in
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,581 trucks, 1,758 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

United Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77949
MC
67234
Based in
Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,731 trucks, 3,424 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Aero Mayflower Transit Company

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125563
Based in
Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
769 trucks, 1,472 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Hoffmann Brothers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4305016
MC
1677181
Based in
Saint Louis, MO 63144 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Trekker

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
146458
MC
146209
Based in
Caseyville, IL 62232 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Aa Express & Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1507798
MC
565492
Based in
Saint Louis, MO 63147 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
157 trucks, 157 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 645 movers in St. Louis

Near Miami (destination)

Ryder Transportation Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
299073
MC
191394
Based in
Coral Gables, FL 33134 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,471 trucks, 6,210 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
5711188
MC
95178387
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,107 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

M C I Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
263813
MC
186356
Based in
Medley, FL 33178 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
313 trucks, 301 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1876301
MC
677204
Based in
Medley, FL 33178 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
316 trucks, 316 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Imperial Brady

Licensed interstate
USDOT
825788
MC
9440
Based in
Hialeah, FL 33018 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
610 trucks, 551 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

North American Transport Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1284430
MC
494689
Based in
Opa Locka, FL 33054 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Firststop Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4296088
MC
1672392
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Potage Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4246651
MC
1645441
Based in
Hialeah, FL 33012 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 2,024 movers in Miami

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from St. Louis to Miami?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,060 for a studio, $3,090 to $4,600 for a one-bedroom, $5,150 to $7,660 for a two-bedroom, $8,240 to $12,260 for a three-bedroom and $11,330 to $16,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Miami from St. Louis?

About 1,255 road miles (1,063 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for St. Louis to Miami?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,740 to $2,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,150. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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. Louis–Miami corridor.