Avondale, AZ → Ames, IA · Long-distance move
About 1,396 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,460–$8,130, delivery in 3–7 days, 311 carriers on the Avondale side and 55 in Ames.
Moving from Avondale to Ames is a long-distance move of roughly 1,396 road miles, heading northeast from Arizona to Iowa.
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 $5,460 to $8,130 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Avondale side there are 311 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (138 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Ames (25 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 Ames.
Avondale has a population of about 100,983 and Ames about 66,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,889 and 2,355 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,190 | $2,670 | $3,250 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,280 | $4,000 | $4,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,460 | $6,660 | $8,130 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,740 | $10,660 | $13,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,020 | $14,660 | $17,890 |
$2,030–$2,870
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,270–$3,330
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,460–$8,130
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: Samuel Bello Jr
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Legal name: Dircks Moving Services INC
Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC
Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,250 for a studio, $3,280 to $4,880 for a one-bedroom, $5,460 to $8,130 for a two-bedroom, $8,740 to $13,010 for a three-bedroom and $12,020 to $17,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,396 road miles (1,183 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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 Arizona 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 $2,030 to $2,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,330. 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 Avondale–Ames corridor.