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St. Louis, MO → North Charleston, SC · Long-distance move

Movers from St. Louis to North Charleston

About 818 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,940–$5,860, delivery in 2–5 days, 645 carriers on the St. Louis side and 269 in North Charleston.

  • 818 miroad distance
  • 14 h 48 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,940–$5,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 818 miles (693 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 48 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
645 (464 interstate)
Movers at destination
269 (136 interstate)

Reverse: North Charleston → St. Louis

The route from St. Louis, MO to North Charleston, SC covers roughly 818 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,940 to $5,860 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 48 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 269 around North Charleston (136 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 North Charleston.

St. Louis has a population of about 278,144 and North Charleston about 129,245. St. Louis is considerably denser (4,888 people per square mile versus 1,480), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from St. Louis to North Charleston

Full-service estimate for 818 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,580 $1,920 $2,350
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,370 $2,880 $3,520
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,940 $4,810 $5,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,310 $7,690 $9,380
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,670 $10,580 $12,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,140–$1,610

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

Portable container

$1,750–$2,570

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

Full-service mover

$3,940–$5,860

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for St. Louis, MO → North Charleston, SC. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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
Call (314) 714-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Itf Group LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Itf LLC

USDOT
2096411
MC
731267
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (314) 695-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC

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
Call (314) 813-2777 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: United Van Lines LLC

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
Call (636) 305-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aero Mayflower Transit Company

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC

USDOT
125563
Based in
Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
769 trucks, 1,472 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (636) 305-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (314) 281-5115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trekker

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trekker Logistics LLC

USDOT
146458
MC
146209
Based in
Caseyville, IL 62232 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (618) 623-0057 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (314) 544-7475 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 645 movers in St. Louis

Near North Charleston (destination)

Antler Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
951978
MC
407642
Based in
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
143 trucks, 143 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (843) 849-0451 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ats Intermodal LLC

USDOT
776430
MC
347563
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29418 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
139 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (843) 308-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Precise Logistical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3298761
MC
1045896
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29420 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (843) 425-3495 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xon Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730419
MC
1316630
Based in
Charleston, SC 29414 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (305) 916-0122 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aba Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
3402685
MC
1095537
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29406 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (843) 529-0220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Premier Logistics LLC

USDOT
1220227
MC
340338
Based in
Hanahan, SC 29410 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (843) 554-7529 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Charleston LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2276296
MC
779892
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Go Smooth Move LLC

USDOT
2357653
MC
834668
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (843) 860-9717 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 269 movers in North Charleston

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,580 to $2,350 for a studio, $2,370 to $3,520 for a one-bedroom, $3,940 to $5,860 for a two-bedroom, $6,310 to $9,380 for a three-bedroom and $8,670 to $12,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is North Charleston from St. Louis?

About 818 road miles (693 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 South Carolina 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 North Charleston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,140 to $1,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,570. 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–North Charleston corridor.