Ames, IA → Las Cruces, NM · Long-distance move
About 1,162 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,700–$6,990, delivery in 3–7 days, 55 carriers on the Ames side and 27 in Las Cruces.
Moving from Ames to Las Cruces is a long-distance move of roughly 1,162 road miles, heading southwest from Iowa to New Mexico.
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 $4,700 to $6,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 44 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 27 around Las Cruces (21 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 Las Cruces.
Ames has a population of about 66,000 and Las Cruces about 116,978. Ames is considerably denser (2,355 people per square mile versus 1,448), 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 | $1,880 | $2,290 | $2,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,820 | $3,440 | $4,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,700 | $5,730 | $6,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,520 | $9,170 | $11,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,340 | $12,600 | $15,380 |
$1,640–$2,320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,060–$3,030
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,700–$6,990
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
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Legal name: Graciela Perez
Legal name: Jose Manuel Delgado
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,800 for a studio, $2,820 to $4,190 for a one-bedroom, $4,700 to $6,990 for a two-bedroom, $7,520 to $11,180 for a three-bedroom and $10,340 to $15,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,162 road miles (985 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 44 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 New Mexico 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 $1,640 to $2,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,030. 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–Las Cruces corridor.