Ames, IA → Hutchinson, KS · Regional long-distance move
About 419 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,870–$4,280, delivery in 1–3 days, 55 carriers on the Ames side and 21 in Hutchinson.
Hutchinson sits about 419 miles southwest of Ames, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to Kansas that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,870 to $4,280 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 55 min.
On the Ames side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (25 of them authorized for interstate work), and 21 around Hutchinson (15 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Hutchinson.
Ames has a population of about 66,000 and Hutchinson about 40,000. Ames is considerably denser (2,355 people per square mile versus 1,628), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,720 | $2,100 | $2,570 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,870 | $3,500 | $4,280 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,600 | $5,610 | $6,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,320 | $7,710 | $9,410 |
$580–$820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,390–$2,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,870–$4,280
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC
Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC
Legal name: Sturdi Bilt Storage Barns INC
Legal name: Pelkey LLC
Legal name: Titan Always Delivers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,150 to $1,710 for a studio, $1,720 to $2,570 for a one-bedroom, $2,870 to $4,280 for a two-bedroom, $4,600 to $6,840 for a three-bedroom and $6,320 to $9,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 419 road miles (355 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 55 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Iowa into Kansas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $580 to $820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,050. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Ames–Hutchinson corridor.