Cedar Rapids, IA → Davenport, IA · Short-haul move
About 73 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,260–$1,880, delivery in 1–2 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 98 in Davenport.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Davenport, IA covers roughly 73 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 58 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,260 and $1,880, before packing or storage.
On the Cedar Rapids side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Davenport (78 interstate). For an in-state 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 Davenport.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Davenport about 100,358. The two cities have comparable density (1,910 and 1,594 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $710 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $810 | $990 | $1,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,910 | $2,330 | $2,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,790 | $3,400 | $4,150 |
$220–$320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,260–$1,880
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $710 to $1,060 for a studio, $810 to $1,200 for a one-bedroom, $1,260 to $1,880 for a two-bedroom, $1,910 to $2,840 for a three-bedroom and $2,790 to $4,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 73 road miles (62 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 58 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Cedar Rapids and Davenport are in Iowa, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $220 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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 Cedar Rapids–Davenport corridor.