($311+) St. Louis, MO to Overland Park, KS Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Louis, MO to Overland Park, KS

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 259-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Overland Park, Kansas, with prices running from $1,030 - $6,169. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $278 - $1,856 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between St. Louis and Overland Park are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, St. Louis movers tend to run around $247 as a base rate plus $145/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from St. Louis to Overland Park:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,030 - $3,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,648 - $4,502
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,055 - $6,169

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 St. Louis to Overland Park.

Specialty moving services from St. Louis, MO to Overland Park, KS

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of St. Louis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Overland Park, 72% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from St. Louis to Overland Park?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Kansas Motor Carriers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

How much do local movers cost in St. Louis, MO?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from St. Louis to Overland Park with a local mover averages $1,664 - $4,547. For moves under 500 miles, local moving companies in St. Louis, MO can be a practical and cost-effective alternative to national carriers. Many price shorter moves using hourly or regional rates that may come in lower overall, with leaner operations and tighter service areas often translating to more flexible scheduling and a more personalized experience.

Keep in mind that not every local mover is authorized for moves that cross city or state lines. Always confirm interstate licensing and proper insurance before booking.

Moving container costs from St. Louis, MO to Overland Park, KS

Moving containers from St. Louis, Missouri, to Overland Park, Kansas, cost between $924 and $2,823. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Overland Park. If you go over that window, storage in St. Louis adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Louis to Overland Park:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $924 - $1,565
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,068 - $2,213
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,527 - $2,823

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $650 in St. Louis, MO. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $70 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $139 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Overland Park, KS, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers St. Louis to Overland Park?

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 St. Louis, MO to Overland Park, KS

Renting a moving truck for the 259-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Overland Park, Kansas, costs between $304 and $797, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $76 - $87
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• St. Louis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Louis to Overland Park based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $304 - $555
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $343 - $676
• 4+ bedrooms: $416 - $797

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $76 - $87 for the 259-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 St. Louis, Missouri, for about 5 hours typically costs around $650.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 259-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $139 per night, adding $278 - $418 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $46 and $278.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Louis to Overland Park?

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 St. Louis, MO to Overland Park, KS

For larger DIY moves from St. Louis, Missouri, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Overland Park, Kansas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $900 and $1,719.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from St. Louis to Overland Park:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $793 - $1,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $900 - $1,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,139 - $2,043

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $70 and $139.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in St. Louis, Missouri, for roughly five hours typically average $650.

What are the best freight companies from St. Louis to Overland Park?

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. Flanagan-White Delivery, Inc. (4.42/5 stars): Flanagan-White Delivery, 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: St. Louis, MO vs Overland Park, KS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Overland Park, side by side with St. Louis on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.