Cedar Rapids, IA → Lawrence, KS · Regional long-distance move
About 331 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,580–$3,840, delivery in 1–3 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 17 in Lawrence.
Moving from Cedar Rapids to Lawrence is a regional long-distance move of roughly 331 road miles, heading southwest from Iowa to Kansas.
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 $2,580 to $3,840 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 6 h 24 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 17 around Lawrence (14 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 Lawrence.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Lawrence about 95,000. Lawrence is the denser city (2,772 people per square mile versus 1,910 in Cedar Rapids), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,140 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,550 | $1,890 | $2,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,580 | $3,140 | $3,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,130 | $5,030 | $6,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,670 | $6,920 | $8,440 |
$490–$690
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,320–$1,930
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,580–$3,840
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
Legal name: Berns Moving INC
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Legal name: Bcv Moving On LLC
Legal name: Door2door Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,700 for a studio, $1,550 to $2,300 for a one-bedroom, $2,580 to $3,840 for a two-bedroom, $4,130 to $6,140 for a three-bedroom and $5,670 to $8,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 331 road miles (280 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 24 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 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 $490 to $690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,320 to $1,930. 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–Lawrence corridor.