Panama City, FL

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

Movers from St. Louis to Panama City

About 756 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 56 in Panama City.

  • 756 miroad distance
  • 13 h 44 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,940–$5,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 756 miles (640 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 44 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
645 (464 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Panama City → St. Louis

The route from St. Louis, MO to Panama City, FL covers roughly 756 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 13 h 44 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 56 around Panama City (23 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 Panama City.

St. Louis has a population of about 278,144 and Panama City about 36,000. St. Louis is considerably denser (4,888 people per square mile versus 930), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 Panama City

Full-service estimate for 756 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,570 $1,920 $2,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,360 $2,880 $3,510
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,940 $4,800 $5,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,300 $7,680 $9,370
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,660 $10,560 $12,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,080–$1,520

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

Portable container

$1,690–$2,490

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

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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 Panama City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2014393
MC
709581
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Greg Abrams Seafood INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
649083
MC
498968
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Paulk'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89936
MC
135068
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Emerald Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3246056
MC
1399110
Based in
Southport, FL 32409 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Summit Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1995595
MC
706025
Based in
Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

L&m Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3578993
MC
1208249
Based in
Panama City, FL 32404 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Van Horn Transfer & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89994
MC
614619
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cumbie'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
537601
MC
273715
Based in
Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

All 56 movers in Panama City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,570 to $2,340 for a studio, $2,360 to $3,510 for a one-bedroom, $3,940 to $5,860 for a two-bedroom, $6,300 to $9,370 for a three-bedroom and $8,660 to $12,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Panama City from St. Louis?

About 756 road miles (640 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 44 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 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 Panama City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,080 to $1,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,490. 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–Panama City corridor.