Casper, WY → Des Moines, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Casper to Des Moines

About 774 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,880–$5,770, delivery in 2–5 days, 25 carriers on the Casper side and 191 in Des Moines.

774 miroad distance
14 h 3 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,880–$5,7702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Casper, Wyoming
To: Des Moines, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 774 miles (656 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 3 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 25 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination: 191 (116 interstate)

Reverse: Des Moines → Casper

Des Moines sits about 774 miles east of Casper, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wyoming to Iowa that most movers classify as a 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 $3,880 to $5,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 3 min.

On the Casper side there are 25 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 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.

Casper has a population of about 59,000 and Des Moines about 212,086. The two cities have comparable density (2,207 and 2,428 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Iowa does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Casper to Des Moines

Full-service estimate for 774 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,550	$1,890	$2,310
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,330	$2,840	$3,460
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,880	$4,730	$5,770
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,210	$7,570	$9,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,530	$10,410	$12,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,100–$1,550

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,710–$2,520

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,880–$5,770

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Casper (origin)

Inno Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 899962
MC: 1469538
Based in: Casper, WY 82609 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 87 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (229) 358-8757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Night Owl Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3822280
MC: 1383532
Based in: Casper, WY 82602 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (213) 936-7225 Verify on FMCSA

Antwine Team Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3312326
MC: 1052392
Based in: Casper, WY 82609 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (307) 441-8999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steeline Hauling LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4552426
Based in: Casper, WY 82609 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (307) 251-2416 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thunderstruck Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: H D Grimes & J D Burnell

USDOT: 1304996
Based in: Mills, WY 82644 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (307) 259-0637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dan Washechek Breeze Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dan Washechek

USDOT: 1309155
Based in: Evansville, WY 82636 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (307) 265-5945 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beagle Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Robert Lee Beagle

USDOT: 3078894
MC: 65524
Based in: Evansville, WY 82636 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (307) 262-4506 Route Verify on FMCSA

McKendree Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Total Oilfield Rentals INC

USDOT: 314226
MC: 209563
Based in: Casper, WY 82604 (20 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (307) 237-9692 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Casper

Near Des Moines (destination)

Dhl Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Standard Forwarding LLC

USDOT: 1996747
MC: 16536
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50316 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 302 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (800) 447-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jacobson Warehouse Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC

USDOT: 241594
MC: 172189
Based in: Clive, IA 50325 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 483 trucks, 459 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (219) 742-2278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ntb

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nationwide Truck Brokers INC

USDOT: 158325
MC: 142245
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50309 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 158 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (515) 245-2595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crawford Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 450195
MC: 232411
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50321 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 70 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Route Verify on FMCSA

Arona Home Essentials

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arona Corporation

USDOT: 1278309
MC: 33302
Based in: West Des Moines, IA 50265 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 70 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (515) 225-9029 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nounou Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3497497
MC: 1155202
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50313 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (515) 201-2579 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vgt Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2633507
MC: 945435
Based in: West Des Moines, IA 50265 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (618) 655-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Homemakers Plaza INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4354064
MC: 1702859
Based in: Urbandale, IA 50322 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (515) 309-4637 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 191 movers in Des Moines

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Casper to Des Moines?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,550 to $2,310 for a studio, $2,330 to $3,460 for a one-bedroom, $3,880 to $5,770 for a two-bedroom, $6,210 to $9,230 for a three-bedroom and $8,530 to $12,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Des Moines from Casper?

About 774 road miles (656 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 3 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Wyoming 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Casper to Des Moines?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,100 to $1,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,520. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Casper–Des Moines corridor.