Cedar Rapids, IA → Sioux City, IA · Regional long-distance move
About 288 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,430–$3,620, delivery in 1–3 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 61 in Sioux City.
Moving from Cedar Rapids to Sioux City is a regional long-distance move of roughly 288 road miles, heading west within Iowa.
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 $2,430 to $3,620 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 5 h 40 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 61 around Sioux City (51 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 Sioux City.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Sioux City about 85,000. Cedar Rapids is considerably denser (1,910 people per square mile versus 1,457), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,140 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,970 | $3,620 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,890 | $4,750 | $5,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,360 | $6,530 | $7,970 |
$450–$630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,280–$1,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,430–$3,620
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 $1,140 to $1,700 for a studio, $1,460 to $2,170 for a one-bedroom, $2,430 to $3,620 for a two-bedroom, $3,890 to $5,790 for a three-bedroom and $5,360 to $7,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 288 road miles (244 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 40 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.
No. Because both Cedar Rapids and Sioux City 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 $450 to $630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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–Sioux City corridor.