($454+) Memphis, TN to Wichita, KS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Wichita, KS

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 577-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Wichita, Kansas, with prices running from $1,513 - $8,594. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $254 - $1,696 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Memphis and Wichita are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Memphis movers tend to run around $334 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Memphis to Wichita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,513 - $4,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,285 - $5,879
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,919 - $8,594

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Memphis to Wichita.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Wichita, KS

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Wichita, 83% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis to Wichita?

All three below meet the standards set by the Kansas Motor Carriers Association, the group most Kansas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Wichita, KS

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Wichita, Kansas, cost between $1,047 and $3,204. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Memphis runs about $45/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Memphis to Wichita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,047 - $1,832
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,251 - $2,507
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,828 - $3,204

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $64 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $127 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $594 in Memphis, TN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Wichita, KS, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Memphis to Wichita?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Memphis, TN to Wichita, KS

Renting a moving truck for the 577-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Wichita, Kansas, costs between $468 and $1,238, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $156 - $178
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Memphis to Wichita based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $468 - $881
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $525 - $1,099
• 4+ bedrooms: $630 - $1,238

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $156 - $178 for the 577-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $594.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 577-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $127 per night, adding $254 - $382 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $42 and $254.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Wichita?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Memphis, TN to Wichita, KS

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Memphis, Tennessee, to Wichita, Kansas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,095 and $2,006.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Memphis to Wichita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $925 - $1,632
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,095 - $2,006
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,336 - $2,775

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $64 - $127 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, typically costs $594.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Wichita?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Wichita, KS

Good news for your budget: Wichita isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Memphis. Cost of living index runs 83 there against 86 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 35/100 and 22.51/100 here versus 35/100 and 50.81/100 there.