Cedar Rapids, IA → Rochester, MN · Regional long-distance move
About 174 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,160–$3,220, delivery in 1–2 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 116 in Rochester.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Rochester, MN covers roughly 174 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,160 to $3,220 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 42 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 116 around Rochester (72 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 Rochester.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Rochester about 124,292. The two cities have comparable density (1,910 and 2,187 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Minnesota is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,930 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,160 | $2,640 | $3,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,460 | $4,220 | $5,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,760 | $5,800 | $7,080 |
$330–$460
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,180–$1,730
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,160–$3,220
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 $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,300 to $1,930 for a one-bedroom, $2,160 to $3,220 for a two-bedroom, $3,460 to $5,150 for a three-bedroom and $4,760 to $7,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 174 road miles (147 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 42 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Minnesota 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 $330 to $460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,180 to $1,730. 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–Rochester corridor.