Jefferson City, MO

Yuma, AZ → Jefferson City, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Yuma to Jefferson City

About 1,558 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,840–$8,680, delivery in 5–10 days, 66 carriers on the Yuma side and 43 in Jefferson City.

  • 1,558 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,840–$8,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,558 miles (1,320 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
66 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination
43 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Jefferson City → Yuma

Jefferson City sits about 1,558 miles northeast of Yuma, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Missouri that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $5,840 to $8,680 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Yuma side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 of them authorized for interstate work), and 43 around Jefferson City (29 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 Jefferson City.

Yuma has a population of about 105,227 and Jefferson City about 43,000. Jefferson City is the denser city (1,199 people per square mile versus 792 in Yuma), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Yuma to Jefferson City

Full-service estimate for 1,558 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,330 $2,850 $3,470
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,500 $4,270 $5,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,840 $7,120 $8,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,340 $11,390 $13,890
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,840 $15,660 $19,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,200–$3,110

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

Portable container

$2,410–$3,540

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

Full-service mover

$5,840–$8,680

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

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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 Yuma (origin)

Chilo'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1154460
MC
464398
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

1989

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
463252
MC
247899
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Beltran Brothers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1122039
MC
459887
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Frank'S Service And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
574368
MC
280572
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Casa Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
603725
MC
290794
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Lugo Loads Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2072924
MC
724364
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Robles Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1076520
MC
469457
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Optimus Products LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2629740
MC
915039
Based in
Somerton, AZ 85350 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 66 movers in Yuma

Near Jefferson City (destination)

Fry Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3965327
MC
1480083
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Dl Carriers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3924101
MC
1452405
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Amerigo Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
164554
MC
142946
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Red Hawk Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4126548
MC
1579295
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65101 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Western Light Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8829073
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3,002 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Kenya'S LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407965
MC
1098109
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Jc Logistics

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3571030
MC
1202909
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Midwest Moving And Delivery LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4501713
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 43 movers in Jefferson City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Yuma to Jefferson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,330 to $3,470 for a studio, $3,500 to $5,210 for a one-bedroom, $5,840 to $8,680 for a two-bedroom, $9,340 to $13,890 for a three-bedroom and $12,840 to $19,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jefferson City from Yuma?

About 1,558 road miles (1,320 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arizona 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 Yuma to Jefferson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,200 to $3,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,410 to $3,540. 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 Yuma–Jefferson City corridor.