Pods
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
- USDOT
- 1397252
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33762 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
St. Petersburg, FL → Kansas City, KS · Long-distance move
About 1,237 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,080–$7,560, delivery in 3–7 days, 547 carriers on the St. Petersburg side and 421 in Kansas City.
Kansas City sits about 1,237 miles northwest of St. Petersburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Kansas that most movers classify as a 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 $5,080 to $7,560 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 2 min.
On the St. Petersburg side there are 547 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (188 of them authorized for interstate work), and 421 around Kansas City (339 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 Kansas City.
St. Petersburg has a population of about 264,033 and Kansas City about 157,805. St. Petersburg is considerably denser (4,180 people per square mile versus 1,256), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Kansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,030 | $2,480 | $3,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,050 | $3,720 | $4,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,080 | $6,200 | $7,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,130 | $9,910 | $12,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,180 | $13,630 | $16,630 |
$1,720–$2,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,120–$3,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,080–$7,560
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Petersburg, FL → Kansas City, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $2,030 to $3,020 for a studio, $3,050 to $4,540 for a one-bedroom, $5,080 to $7,560 for a two-bedroom, $8,130 to $12,090 for a three-bedroom and $11,180 to $16,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,237 road miles (1,048 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 2 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida into Kansas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,720 to $2,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,120. 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. Petersburg–Kansas City corridor.