Topeka, KS → Columbia, MO · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Topeka to Columbia

About 214 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,200–$3,270, delivery in 1–2 days, 37 carriers on the Topeka side and 53 in Columbia.

214 miroad distance
4 h 23 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,200–$3,2702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Topeka, Kansas
To: Columbia, Missouri
Road distance: ≈ 214 miles (181 straight-line)
Drive time: 4 h 23 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 37 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination: 53 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Columbia → Topeka

Columbia sits about 214 miles east of Topeka, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Missouri that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,200 to $3,270 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 23 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 53 around Columbia (33 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 Columbia.

Topeka has a population of about 125,795 and Columbia about 130,851. The two cities have comparable density (2,062 and 1,899 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Topeka to Columbia

Full-service estimate for 214 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,150	$1,400	$1,710
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,320	$1,610	$1,960
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,200	$2,680	$3,270
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,520	$4,290	$5,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$4,840	$5,900	$7,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$370–$520

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

Portable container

$1,210–$1,780

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

Full-service mover

$2,200–$3,270

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

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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

Call (801) 563-0100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Storage & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Johnson Logistics Kansas LLC

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

Call (785) 379-3719 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rojo INC

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

Call (913) 707-6589 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (913) 440-0135 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jayhawker LLC

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

Call (785) 783-4207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marty Grist Demolition

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marty Grist

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

Call (785) 249-0407 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (785) 806-0099 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbt Williams

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jbt Williams LLC

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

Call (785) 301-8172 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Topeka

Near Columbia (destination)

Frontline Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3868668
MC: 1415661
Based in: Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (573) 528-5329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ug Tech LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4339877
MC: 1695533
Based in: Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (573) 968-5566 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck-Columbia

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Mid Mo INC

USDOT: 2338804
MC: 798647
Based in: Columbia, MO 65201 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (573) 777-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 775481
MC: 347277
Based in: Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (573) 474-6158 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tiger Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3424063
MC: 1546145
Based in: Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (573) 999-7821 Route Verify on FMCSA

F & Z Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2432203
MC: 839812
Based in: Columbia, MO 65203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (573) 999-4639 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4d Hauling LLC

USDOT: 3684511
MC: 1571093
Based in: Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (573) 303-1423 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jht Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2257095
MC: 23317
Based in: Jamestown, MO 65046 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (573) 533-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Columbia

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,150 to $1,710 for a studio, $1,320 to $1,960 for a one-bedroom, $2,200 to $3,270 for a two-bedroom, $3,520 to $5,230 for a three-bedroom and $4,840 to $7,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Columbia from Topeka?

About 214 road miles (181 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 23 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Missouri 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 Columbia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $370 to $520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,780. 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–Columbia corridor.