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Moving from Missouri to Texas
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 15,000 people living in Texas had lived in Missouri a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Kansas City to Houston, about 763 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900. 176 licensed movers are based in Missouri.
Who makes this move
15,134
people moved from Missouri to Texas (±4,365)
12,723
moved the other way, from Texas to Missouri (±2,888)
- Texas drew about 11% of the roughly 132,000 people who left Missouri for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Missouri went
Most common moves out of Missouri
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Kansas City to Houston, about 763 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,500–$2,800 | $1,850–$3,450 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,900–$3,550 | $2,350–$4,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,600–$4,900 | $3,250–$6,050 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,250–$6,100 | $4,050–$7,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,800–$7,150 | $4,700–$8,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $4,400–$8,200 | $5,450–$10,200 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Houston | 763 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Kansas City to Dallas | 536 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Kansas City to Austin | 750 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| St. Louis to Houston | 802 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| St. Louis to Dallas | 647 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| St. Louis to Austin | 849 | $2,600–$4,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Missouri
See all 176Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedMissouri to Texas crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Missouri to Texas
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Texas?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Kansas City to Houston, about 763 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,600 to $4,900. A studio runs about $1,500–$2,800 and a 4-bedroom about $3,800–$7,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Missouri to Texas?
About 15,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 15,134, with a margin of error of ±4,365. About 13,000 moved from Texas to Missouri the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Missouri to Texas?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 536 to 849 miles by road; Kansas City to Houston is about 763. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Missouri to Texas?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Missouri to Texas?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 23% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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