Cedar Rapids, IA → Idaho Falls, ID · Long-distance move
About 1,222 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,990–$7,430, delivery in 3–7 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 81 in Idaho Falls.
Idaho Falls sits about 1,222 miles west of Cedar Rapids, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to Idaho 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 $4,990 to $7,430 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 21 h 46 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 81 around Idaho Falls (67 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 Idaho Falls.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Idaho Falls about 68,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,910 and 2,440 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 | $2,000 | $2,440 | $2,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,650 | $4,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,990 | $6,090 | $7,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,990 | $9,740 | $11,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,980 | $13,390 | $16,340 |
$1,710–$2,410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,110–$3,100
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,990–$7,430
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 $2,000 to $2,970 for a studio, $3,000 to $4,460 for a one-bedroom, $4,990 to $7,430 for a two-bedroom, $7,990 to $11,880 for a three-bedroom and $10,980 to $16,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,222 road miles (1,036 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 46 min.
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 Iowa into Idaho 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 $1,710 to $2,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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–Idaho Falls corridor.