Augusta, GA → Des Moines, IA · Long-distance move
About 1,001 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,420–$6,570, delivery in 3–7 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 191 in Des Moines.
The route from Augusta, GA to Des Moines, IA covers roughly 1,001 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,420 to $6,570 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 17 h 58 min.
On the Augusta side there are 200 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 of them authorized for interstate work), and 191 around Des Moines (116 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 Des Moines.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Des Moines about 212,086. Des Moines is the denser city (2,428 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,770 | $2,150 | $2,630 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,650 | $3,230 | $3,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,420 | $5,390 | $6,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,070 | $8,620 | $10,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,720 | $11,850 | $14,460 |
$1,480–$2,090
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,910–$2,810
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,420–$6,570
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, GA → Des Moines, IA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Thompson & Webster LLC
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Legal name: Arona Corporation
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,630 for a studio, $2,650 to $3,940 for a one-bedroom, $4,420 to $6,570 for a two-bedroom, $7,070 to $10,510 for a three-bedroom and $9,720 to $14,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,001 road miles (848 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 58 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 Georgia into Iowa 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 $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,810. 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 Augusta–Des Moines corridor.