Moving from Des Moines, IA to Overland Park, KS
About 220 miles across a state line, from Iowa into Kansas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Des Moines, IA to Overland Park, KS covers about 220 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $990 – $1,320 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 104 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 220 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $990 – $1,320. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Des Moines to Overland Park
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $743 – $990 | $535 – $713 | $356 – $475 |
| 1 bedroom | $891 – $1,188 | $642 – $855 | $428 – $570 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 – $1,320 | $713 – $950 | $475 – $634 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,138 – $1,518 | $820 – $1,093 | $546 – $729 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,287 – $1,716 | $927 – $1,236 | $618 – $824 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,485 – $1,980 | $1,069 – $1,426 | $713 – $950 |
Transport only, for an estimated 220 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Des Moines to Overland Park
220 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,100. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $990 to $1,320, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Des Moines to Overland Park
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 104 people a year (±67) moved from Polk County, IA, home to Des Moines, to Johnson County, KS, home to Overland Park. Going the other way: about 191 people a year (±125). Movers from Polk County make up 0.3% of the 36,206 people a year who moved into Johnson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,184 people a year (±452) moving from Iowa to Kansas and about 2,460 people a year (±1,764) from Kansas to Iowa — a net gain for Iowa of about 1,276 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, IA | 4,388 ±856 |
| Warren County, IA | 1,961 ±665 |
| Story County, IA | 1,914 ±373 |
| Johnson County, IA | 859 ±254 |
| Black Hawk County, IA | 695 ±375 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,887 ±967 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 3,488 ±712 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,117 ±405 |
| Sedgwick County, KS | 1,204 ±429 |
| Riley County, KS | 931 ±367 |
Licensed movers at each end
11 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Des Moines (33 counting those licensed only inside Iowa). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 3 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lint Van Lines IncUSDOT 543541 | Des Moines · 5 mi | 27 trucks | 1 | — |
| Duplicate- You First MovingUSDOT 3253628 | Urbandale · 7 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines LLCUSDOT 3528959 | Des Moines · 5 mi | 3 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| All Mighty Movers LLCUSDOT 2468266 | Des Moines · 1 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | — |
| Dedicated Movers of Iowa LLCUSDOT 4536957 | Des Moines · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Combined Relocation Services LLCUSDOT 1666941 | Huxley · 21 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Overland Park end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Overland Park: Studdard Moving and Storage (Leavenworth, 22 trucks), Century Van Lines Inc (Leavenworth, 20 trucks), Gerber Transfer LLC (Bonner Springs, 17 trucks), Centurion Moving & Storage LLC (Kansas City, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Iowa into Kansas, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Des Moines to Overland Park
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 220 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Overland Park
A local move inside Overland Park later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Overland Park are Kansas City (about 12 mi), Kansas City (about 12 mi), Columbia (about 147 mi).
Other routes from Des Moines
All routes from Des Moines, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines to Cedar Rapids, IA | ~122 mi | $549 – $732 |
| Des Moines to Omaha, NE | ~142 mi | $639 – $852 |
| Des Moines to Lincoln, NE | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Des Moines to Sioux Falls, SD | ~243 mi | $1,094 – $1,458 |
| Des Moines to Minneapolis, MN | ~274 mi | $1,233 – $1,644 |
| Des Moines to Chicago, IL | ~361 mi | $1,625 – $2,166 |
| Des Moines to Greenville, SC | ~893 mi | $4,019 – $5,358 |
| Des Moines to Orlando, FL | ~1,322 mi | $5,949 – $7,932 |
Also moving to Overland Park: from Kansas City, KS, from Kansas City, MO, from Columbia, MO, from Springfield, MO.
Des Moines to Overland Park moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Des Moines to Overland Park?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 220 miles cost about $743 – $990 for a studio, $990 – $1,320 for a two-bedroom home and $1,138 – $1,518 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Des Moines to Overland Park take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Des Moines to Overland Park?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $475 – $634 for a two-bedroom home, against $990 – $1,320 with full-service movers; a moving container is $713 – $950.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Des Moines to Overland Park?
Yes. Des Moines is in Iowa and Overland Park is in Kansas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 11 listed movers within 30 miles of Des Moines hold it.
How many people move from Des Moines to Overland Park each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 104 people a year (margin of error ±67) moved from Polk County, which contains Des Moines, to Johnson County, which contains Overland Park.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.