| Zone | Price estimate | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes & Ohio Valley | $351–$812 | 1–3 days |
| Texas & South Central | $363–$872 | 1–3 days |
| Southeast & Florida | $374–$1,350 | 1–5 days |
| Mountain West & Southwest | $447–$1,341 | 1–5 days |
| Mid-Atlantic | $655–$1,090 | 2–4 days |
| Northeast & New England | $658–$1,156 | 2–4 days |
| West Coast & Pacific Northwest | $981–$1,547 | 3–8 days |
Missouri prices follow one rule: the estimate is a range built on road miles, then tuned to the car and the dates. The shortest long-distance entries in our Missouri table are the Indiana feeders, Evansville to Independence (404 miles) at $351–$501 and Evansville to Kansas City (412 miles) at $358–$511. Chicago and Detroit are only slightly farther: Chicago to Kansas City (510 miles) is estimated at $403–$576, and Detroit to St. Louis (529 miles) at $418–$598.
Because Missouri sits in the middle of the country, many loads cross it. St. Louis to Denver (849 miles) is estimated at $606–$866, St. Louis to Houston (777 miles) at $566–$808, and Boston to St. Louis (1,190 miles) at $808–$1,154. Coast-to-coast, Los Angeles to Kansas City (1,619 miles) is $986–$1,409, and the Northwest lane Everett to Kansas City (1,858 miles) is $1,053–$1,505.
Look at the New York column if you are relocating east. New York to St. Louis (950 miles) is estimated at $658–$941 with 2–3 days of transit, Columbia to New York (1,069 miles) at $733–$1,048, and New York to Springfield (1,165 miles) at $791–$1,130 with 2–4 days. Extra distance adds proportionally less on a long haul than on a short one, so a farther trip does not multiply the price by the same factor. Direction matters little as well: St. Louis to Detroit (530 miles) is $419–$599 against $418–$598 the other way, and St. Louis to Dallas and Dallas to St. Louis differ by a dollar at each end.
What moves a Missouri quote inside its range:
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| Route | Distance | Transit | Price estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA to St. Louis, MO | 1,190 miles | 2 to 4 days | $808–$1,154 |
| Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO | 779 miles | 2 to 3 days | $567–$810 |
| Los Angeles, CA to Kansas City, MO | 1,619 miles | 3 to 5 days | $986–$1,409 |
| Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO | 631 miles | 1 to 2 days | $468–$669 |
| Detroit, MI to St. Louis, MO | 529 miles | 1 to 2 days | $418–$598 |
| New York, NY to St. Louis, MO | 972 miles | 2 to 3 days | $674–$962 |
| Seattle, WA to Saint Joseph, MO | 1,783 miles | 4 to 7 days | $1,023–$1,462 |
| Phoenix, AZ to Independence, MO | 1,216 miles | 2 to 4 days | $826–$1,180 |
| New York, NY to Springfield, MO | 1,165 miles | 2 to 4 days | $791–$1,130 |
| Philadelphia, PA to Lee's Summit, MO | 1,124 miles | 2 to 4 days | $763–$1,090 |
| Denver, CO to St. Charles, MO | 832 miles | 2 to 3 days | $594–$849 |
| Houston, TX to Columbia, MO | 819 miles | 2 to 3 days | $585–$835 |
| Atlanta, GA to Joplin, MO | 733 miles | 2 to 3 days | $534–$762 |
| Dallas, TX to O'Fallon, MO | 626 miles | 1 to 2 days | $464–$664 |
| Evansville, IN to Independence, MO | 404 miles | 1 to 2 days | $351–$501 |
| Route | Distance | Transit | Price estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO to Phoenix, AZ | 1,458 miles | 3 to 5 days | $939–$1,341 |
| St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX | 777 miles | 2 to 3 days | $566–$808 |
| St. Louis, MO to Atlanta, GA | 554 miles | 1 to 2 days | $438–$626 |
| St. Louis, MO to Orlando, FL | 992 miles | 2 to 3 days | $687–$982 |
| St. Louis, MO to Dallas, TX | 630 miles | 1 to 2 days | $467–$668 |
| St. Louis, MO to Seattle, WA | 2,086 miles | 5 to 8 days | $1,081–$1,544 |
| St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI | 530 miles | 1 to 2 days | $419–$599 |
| Springfield, MO to Nashville, TN | 431 miles | 1 to 2 days | $374–$534 |
| St. Louis, MO to Denver, CO | 849 miles | 2 to 3 days | $606–$866 |
| Columbia, MO to Houston, TX | 818 miles | 2 to 3 days | $584–$834 |
| O'Fallon, MO to New Orleans, LA | 699 miles | 1 to 2 days | $519–$741 |
| Kansas City, MO to Denver, CO | 603 miles | 1 to 2 days | $447–$639 |
| Florissant, MO to Detroit, MI | 532 miles | 1 to 2 days | $421–$601 |
| Saint Joseph, MO to Chicago, IL | 494 miles | 1 to 2 days | $429–$613 |
| Lee's Summit, MO to Dallas, TX | 488 miles | 1 to 2 days | $424–$605 |
Kansas City is the center of western Missouri and the starting point of the I-35, I-70 and I-435 routes. Independence, Blue Springs, Lee's Summit and Grandview lie to the south and east, with wide streets and many newer subdivisions. Whiteman Air Force Base, southeast of the city near Knob Noster, brings military relocations. Denver to Kansas City (605 miles) is estimated at $449–$641.
Cities 5St. Joseph lies on I-29 about an hour north of Kansas City, in the Missouri River valley. Carriers usually reach it on a loop from Kansas City, and farm-town pickups nearby may need a meeting point at an interstate exit. Winter wind and blowing snow can be sharper here than in the metro.
Cities 1St. Louis is the largest market in the eastern part of the state, where I-70, I-64, I-44 and I-55 meet at the Mississippi River. The city has brick rowhouse streets and downtown apartments that need a nearby lot, while Washington University and Saint Louis University create steady student moves. Detroit to St. Louis is estimated at $418–$598 and St. Louis to Detroit at $419–$599.
Cities 1Chesterfield, St. Charles, O'Fallon and nearby towns sit along I-64, I-70 and the Missouri River. Subdivisions are large and newer, and shopping-center lots work well for a handoff. Florissant lies north of the airport. Families heading to or from Illinois use these routes, and carriers often combine loads here for St. Louis departures.
Cities 4Columbia is the home of the University of Missouri, and Jefferson City is the state capital. They sit along I-70 and US-63, a straight shot from Kansas City or St. Louis. College move-in weekends fill Columbia, and truck access is better at the edges of campus. Alexandria to Columbia (945 miles) is estimated at $655–$936.
Cities 2Springfield, home of Missouri State University, is the Ozarks hub on I-44. Joplin lies near the Oklahoma and Kansas line, with I-44 and I-49 reaching Arkansas. Hills, curves and winter fog slow trucks, and rural pickups are often on narrow county roads. Albuquerque to Springfield (828 miles) is estimated at $591–$845, and Abilene to Springfield at $454–$649.
Cities 2Cape Girardeau sits on the Mississippi River in the southeast, near I-55, and is the home of Southeast Missouri State University. Carriers reach it from St. Louis in a run south or from Memphis in a run north. Pickups in the bootheel and river towns may require a meeting point on I-55 or US-60.
Cities 1Missouri timing has two parts: the pickup window of 1–3 business days after booking and the road time that follows. The road time grows with mileage. About 404 to 605 miles takes 1–2 days, for example Evansville to Independence (404 miles), Chicago to Kansas City (510 miles), Detroit to St. Louis (529 miles) and Denver to Kansas City (605 miles). Texas lanes are quick as well: St. Louis to Dallas (630 miles) and Abilene to Springfield (574 miles) take 1–2 days. From 793 to 992 miles, such as Albuquerque to Kansas City (793 miles), St. Louis to Denver (849 miles) and St. Louis to Orlando (992 miles), the estimate is 2–3 days. Boston to St. Louis (1,190 miles) takes 2–4 days, Miami to Kansas City (1,467 miles) takes 3–5, and the farthest trips, Everett to Kansas City (1,858 miles), take 5–8 days.
Missouri roads are mostly easy but have a few known trouble spots. The stretch of I-70 between Kansas City and St. Louis carries heavy truck traffic and frequent construction. I-44 through the Ozarks has hills and fog, and the Missouri and Mississippi rivers can close low-lying roads during spring floods. Severe thunderstorms and hail are a regular spring risk, and drivers will hold a load rather than drive through a hail core.
The state line complicates Kansas City. The metro straddles Missouri and Kansas, and highways such as I-435, I-35 and I-70 cross between them in minutes. Before you book, check the street. Many Missouri neighborhoods have steep drives, low tree branches and alleys, and a big carrier cannot always turn around. Your driver can usually load at a church, school or shopping-center lot if you provide the address in advance. A pickup in Independence, Lee’s Summit or Blue Springs is on the Missouri side and is simple to reach from I-70. In St. Louis, I-270, I-64 and I-170 give trucks the same kind of easy loops, though older neighborhoods with parked-on streets still need a meeting point.
Pickup is usually scheduled within a 1–3 business day window after booking; transit time depends on the distance.
| Zone | Transit |
|---|---|
| Great Lakes & Ohio Valley | 1–3 days |
| Texas & South Central | 1–3 days |
| Southeast & Florida | 1–5 days |
| Mountain West & Southwest | 1–5 days |
| Mid-Atlantic | 2–4 days |
| Northeast & New England | 2–4 days |
| West Coast & Pacific Northwest | 3–8 days |
Missouri collectors and buyers use enclosed trailers more than you might expect from a farm state. St. Louis and Kansas City have active classic and muscle-car communities, dealers receive high-value cars from both coasts, and an open deck is no defense against the hail that crosses the state most springs. Road salt and brine from winter highway crews also leave a film that enclosed trailers keep off. Daily drivers still ride on open carriers, which cost less and are available more often. If you want an enclosed carrier, tell us when you ask for a quote. Fewer enclosed trucks serve small Missouri towns, so allow extra lead time for pickups outside the two main metros.
Kansas City tends to be a west-facing market. Los Angeles to Kansas City (1,619 miles) is estimated at $986–$1,409, Albuquerque to Kansas City at $577–$825, Fairfield to Kansas City at $1,014–$1,449 and Miami to Kansas City at $945–$1,350. St. Louis faces east and south: Boston to St. Louis at $808–$1,154, St. Louis to Orlando at $687–$982, Dallas to St. Louis at $468–$669 and St. Louis to Denver at $606–$866. Local pages cover Kansas City, St. Louis, Independence and Springfield.
Because the two cities are connected by I-70, a carrier that finishes a drop in one often picks up in the other, so a car in either metro finds a truck quickly. Shorter lanes such as St. Louis to Chicago, to Memphis and to Kansas City, Kansas are priced individually. Send both addresses and we will quote them.
At pickup, the driver inspects the car, notes marks on the condition report and loads it onto the trailer. Keep the tank about a quarter full, take out your belongings, and keep your copy of the report. At delivery you will compare the car against that report before you sign.
Two major military installations anchor Missouri’s relocation traffic: Fort Leonard Wood in the Ozarks of Pulaski County and Whiteman Air Force Base near Knob Noster. Orders often come with short notice, and a car can be shipped while the family flies. Typical long routes from the state include Springfield to Atlanta (667 miles) at $495–$707 and St. Louis to Atlanta (554 miles) at $438–$626, both 1–2 days.
Base gates have their own rules for commercial vehicles, so the driver may meet you at a parking lot in a nearby town, such as Waynesville near Fort Leonard Wood or Sedalia near Whiteman. Tell us your preferred spot when you book. Keep your orders and your contact numbers handy. A flexible pickup window helps because many of these moves happen in summer, when carriers are busiest.
Neighboring states share Missouri’s trucks. Drivers coming from Kansas, Oklahoma or Arkansas often pick up cars on the same trip.
Most of the search interest for Missouri comes from people moving to New York or California. New York to St. Louis is $658–$941, New York to Springfield is $791–$1,130 and Columbia to New York is $733–$1,048. Transit is 2–3 days for New York to St. Louis and 2–4 days for New York to Springfield. For the West Coast, Los Angeles to Kansas City is $986–$1,409 and Fairfield to Independence (1,777 miles) is $1,020–$1,457, with 4–7 days of transit. The Northwest lanes, Everett to Kansas City and Everett to Independence (1,868 miles), are estimated at $1,053–$1,505 and $1,059–$1,513.
On these long hauls, the bigger variable is the start date, not the destination. Cross-country carriers fill early in summer and before holidays, so book two or three weeks ahead and allow the carrier to pick the day. Ship a car to a new job a week before you plan to arrive.
Nearby states such as Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Nebraska feed the same trucks, which helps availability on mid-range lanes such as Abilene to Independence (649 miles) at $482–$688.
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After booking, we arrange door-to-door pickup. A driver inspects your vehicle, then loads it using secure equipment. Choose open transport for cost savings or enclosed transport for extra protection. Tracking and updates are available throughout transit.
Track your vehicle via eBOL. We deliver it to your chosen location, perform a final inspection, and complete the handoff. Safe, insured, and on-time delivery for any vehicle type.
Our Missouri estimates run from $358–$511 for Evansville to Kansas City (412 miles) to $986–$1,409 for Los Angeles to Kansas City (1,619 miles). St. Louis to Orlando is estimated at $687–$982, and Chicago to Kansas City at $403–$576. The final price depends on the vehicle, the dates and open or enclosed transport.
New York to St. Louis (950 miles) is estimated at $658–$941, with 2–3 days of transit. Columbia to New York (1,069 miles) is $733–$1,048, and New York to Springfield (1,165 miles) is $791–$1,130. Add a pickup window of 1–3 business days.
Los Angeles to Kansas City (1,619 miles) is estimated at $986–$1,409 with 3–5 days of transit. Fairfield to Kansas City (1,767 miles) is $1,014–$1,449, with 4–7 days. Pricing is for open transport, and enclosed service is quoted separately.
The process is the same, but the traffic differs. Kansas City is more connected to the West and Southwest, while St. Louis serves the East and South, so a given direction can have more trucks in one city than in the other. If your dates are flexible, we can quote both and check which pickup is quicker.
Yes, carriers deliver to towns near both bases. Because gate rules vary, the driver may ask to meet you at a parking lot outside the base. Share your orders timeline and a contact number, and ask for a flexible window if your move date can change.
Sometimes. Ice storms in winter and hail and tornado warnings in spring can pause a truck for several hours or a night. Interstates like I-70 and I-44 reopen quickly. Allow a spare day for long trips and tell us if you want an enclosed trailer for hail protection.
Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport, meaning the carrier will pick up and deliver your vehicle as close to your specified locations as possible. In some cases, due to narrow streets or local restrictions, you may need to meet the carrier at a nearby location.
While we expect carriers to deliver all vehicles without damage, accidents can happen. It is important for customers to inspect their vehicles upon receipt. If damage is noticed, customers should contact our office asap. Damage should be documented on the “Bill of Lading” received from the driver. If a report is not made in a timely manner we will not be able to assist you with the damage.
All our carriers are fully licensed, insured, and vetted to meet federal and state regulations. We work only with professional, experienced transporters to ensure the safe delivery of your vehicle.
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