Clearwater, FL

Topeka, KS → Clearwater, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Topeka to Clearwater

About 1,256 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,130–$7,630, delivery in 3–7 days, 37 carriers on the Topeka side and 361 in Clearwater.

  • 1,256 miroad distance
  • 22 h 21 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,130–$7,6302-bedroom estimate
Photo: Michel Rathwell from Cornwall, Canada · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,256 miles (1,064 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 21 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
37 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
361 (127 interstate)

Reverse: Clearwater → Topeka

Moving from Topeka to Clearwater is a long-distance move of roughly 1,256 road miles, heading southeast from Kansas 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 $5,130 to $7,630 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 21 min.

On the Topeka side there are 37 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 361 around Clearwater (127 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 Clearwater.

Topeka has a population of about 125,795 and Clearwater about 114,364. Clearwater is the denser city (4,494 people per square mile versus 2,062 in Topeka), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida is a higher-cost state than Kansas, 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 Topeka to Clearwater

Full-service estimate for 1,256 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,050 $2,500 $3,050
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,080 $3,750 $4,580
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,130 $6,250 $7,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,200 $10,000 $12,200
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,280 $13,750 $16,780

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

$5,130–$7,630

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 Topeka (origin)

Savannah Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
684806
MC
318425
Based in
Topeka, KS 66618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Johnson Storage & Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2269408
MC
774930
Based in
Topeka, KS 66608 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3286258
MC
1425657
Based in
Topeka, KS 66609 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Tmw Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3635353
MC
1247092
Based in
Topeka, KS 66612 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3563094
MC
1197430
Based in
Topeka, KS 66618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Marty Grist Demolition

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
948131
MC
406456
Based in
Topeka, KS 66609 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Techno Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2478715
MC
939555
Based in
Topeka, KS 66614 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Jbt Williams

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4521199
MC
1791387
Based in
Topeka, KS 66604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 37 movers in Topeka

Near Clearwater (destination)

Pods

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1397252
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Mtc Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2979890
MC
15958
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33759 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Somat Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1208624
MC
480786
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33765 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Venecia Logistica LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3436639
MC
1114981
Based in
Tampa, FL 33626 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Joule Yacht Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
74296
MC
128791
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Dbr Carrier INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1616398
MC
597443
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33763 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Trans Pro INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1945381
MC
692474
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33765 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Atl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
896761
MC
274730
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 361 movers in Clearwater

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Topeka to Clearwater?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,050 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,580 for a one-bedroom, $5,130 to $7,630 for a two-bedroom, $8,200 to $12,200 for a three-bedroom and $11,280 to $16,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Clearwater from Topeka?

About 1,256 road miles (1,064 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 21 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 Kansas 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 Topeka to Clearwater?

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 Topeka–Clearwater corridor.