Cedar Rapids, IA → Dodge City, KS · Long-distance move
About 624 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,430–$5,110, delivery in 2–5 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 10 in Dodge City.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Dodge City, KS covers roughly 624 miles by road, a southwest-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 $3,430 to $5,110 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 11 h 28 min.
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 10 around Dodge City (7 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 Dodge City.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Dodge City about 28,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,910 and 1,885 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 | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,060 | $2,510 | $3,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,430 | $4,190 | $5,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,490 | $6,700 | $8,170 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,550 | $9,210 | $11,230 |
$940–$1,330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,580–$2,320
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,430–$5,110
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: Crst Expedited INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $2,060 to $3,060 for a one-bedroom, $3,430 to $5,110 for a two-bedroom, $5,490 to $8,170 for a three-bedroom and $7,550 to $11,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 624 road miles (529 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 28 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Iowa into Kansas 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 $940 to $1,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,320. 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–Dodge City corridor.