Popular Moving Routesfrom Cedar Rapids, IA
10 routes out of Cedar Rapids, each priced by home size from one published model. The nearest is Des Moines, IA at about 122 miles; the farthest is Los Angeles, CA at about 1,794. 1 stay inside Iowa, 9 cross a state line.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
Moving within Iowa from Cedar Rapids
Routes that stay inside Iowa. Under 100 miles they are billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight — but all of them are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids to Des Moines, IA | ~122 mi | 2 hr | 1–3 days | $549 – $732 | $631 – $842 |
Regional routes from Cedar Rapids
Out-of-state destinations under 500 miles. Short interstate hauls: priced on weight, federally regulated, and usually run on a dedicated truck with a tight delivery date.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids to Madison, WI | ~162 mi | 3 hr | 1–3 days | $729 – $972 | $838 – $1,118 |
| Cedar Rapids to Peoria, IL | ~163 mi | 3 hr | 1–3 days | $734 – $978 | $844 – $1,125 |
| Cedar Rapids to Rochester, MN | ~171 mi | 3 hr | 1–3 days | $770 – $1,026 | $885 – $1,180 |
| Cedar Rapids to Springfield, IL | ~214 mi | 4 hr | 1–3 days | $963 – $1,284 | $1,107 – $1,477 |
| Cedar Rapids to Chicago, IL | ~243 mi | 4 hr | 1–3 days | $1,094 – $1,458 | $1,258 – $1,677 |
| Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis, MN | ~259 mi | 5 hr | 1–3 days | $1,166 – $1,554 | $1,340 – $1,787 |
| Cedar Rapids to Saint Louis, MO | ~285 mi | 5 hr | 1–3 days | $1,283 – $1,710 | $1,475 – $1,967 |
Long-distance routes from Cedar Rapids
500 miles and beyond. These mostly move as consolidated freight, which is why the cost per mile falls with distance and why the delivery is a window rather than a date.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids to New York City, NY | ~1,071 mi | 3 days | 3–7 days | $4,820 – $6,426 | $5,542 – $7,390 |
| Cedar Rapids to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,794 mi | 4 days | 7–14 days | $8,073 – $10,764 | $9,284 – $12,379 |
Local moves inside Cedar Rapids
Across town is an hourly job: crew × rate × hours plus about $75 travel. Full-service crews run about $40 to $50 per mover per hour. What moves the number is access and packing, not the miles.
| Home size | Crew | Hours on site | Full-service cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 2–3 h | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 movers | 5–7 h | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers | 6–9 h | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 movers | 8–10 h | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 movers | 10–12 h | $1,675 – $2,475 |
The full Cedar Rapids moving cost guide covers what pushes an hourly job up and the cities nearest to Cedar Rapids.
Moving to Cedar Rapids
Routes we price into Cedar Rapids, nearest first. Same model, same distances, written from the other end.
Movers in Cedar Rapids
119 household-goods carriers based in Iowa are active on the FMCSA register. Licensed movers in Iowa lists the largest with USDOT numbers, so you can read a safety record before you call.
Routes from other Iowa cities
Cedar Rapids moving routes FAQ
What is the cheapest route to move from Cedar Rapids?
By distance, Des Moines, IA at about 122 miles: about $549 – $732 for a two-bedroom home with full-service movers, or $264 – $351 on a freight trailer you load yourself. Distance drives the price once you leave the local band, so the nearest destination is the cheapest one.
How much does it cost to move from Cedar Rapids to Los Angeles, CA?
About 1,794 miles, the longest route we publish from Cedar Rapids. From our model that is $8,073 – $10,764 for a two-bedroom home and $9,284 – $12,379 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only, with a delivery window of 7–14 days.
How much do local movers cost in Cedar Rapids?
A move inside Cedar Rapids is billed by the hour: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour for a full-service crew plus a travel fee of around $75. A studio with a crew of 2 for 2 to 3 hours is $235 – $375; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is $795 – $1,425.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover to leave Cedar Rapids?
Only if the move crosses a state line. 9 of the 10 routes we publish from Cedar Rapids do, and for those the carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. The 1 route that stay inside Iowa are regulated by the state instead, and the federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply to them.
How are these Cedar Rapids route distances and prices worked out?
The distances are estimated from city coordinates using the median road-to-straight-line ratio across our measured corridors, and are marked approximate. Prices come from one published model — distance × home-size factor × service rate past 100 miles, hourly inside it — so every route on this page is comparable with every other.