Bentonville, AR → Cedar Rapids, IA · Regional long-distance move
About 485 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,050–$4,530, delivery in 1–3 days, 57 carriers on the Bentonville side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.
The route from Bentonville, AR to Cedar Rapids, IA covers roughly 485 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,050 to $4,530 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 9 h 4 min.
On the Bentonville side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (43 of them authorized for interstate work), and 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.
Bentonville has a population of about 60,000 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. The two cities have comparable density (1,528 and 1,910 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,220 | $1,490 | $1,810 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,830 | $2,230 | $2,720 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,050 | $3,710 | $4,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,870 | $5,940 | $7,250 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,700 | $8,170 | $9,970 |
$800–$1,130
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,450–$2,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,050–$4,530
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bentonville, AR → Cedar Rapids, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,810 for a studio, $1,830 to $2,720 for a one-bedroom, $3,050 to $4,530 for a two-bedroom, $4,870 to $7,250 for a three-bedroom and $6,700 to $9,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 485 road miles (411 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 4 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 Arkansas 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 $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,140. 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 Bentonville–Cedar Rapids corridor.