Cedar Rapids, IA → St. Louis, MO · Regional long-distance move
About 286 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,440–$3,630, delivery in 1–3 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 645 in St. Louis.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to St. Louis, MO covers roughly 286 miles by road, a south-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 $2,440 to $3,630 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 38 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 645 around St. Louis (464 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 St. Louis.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and St. Louis about 278,144. St. Louis is the denser city (4,888 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 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,460 | $1,790 | $2,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,440 | $2,980 | $3,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,910 | $4,760 | $5,810 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,370 | $6,550 | $7,990 |
$440–$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.
$2,440–$3,630
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cedar Rapids, IA → St. Louis, MO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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
Legal name: Wgm Logistic Group INC
Legal name: Itf LLC
Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: United Van Lines LLC
Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC
Legal name: Trekker Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,150 to $1,710 for a studio, $1,460 to $2,180 for a one-bedroom, $2,440 to $3,630 for a two-bedroom, $3,910 to $5,810 for a three-bedroom and $5,370 to $7,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 286 road miles (242 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 38 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 Missouri 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 $440 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–St. Louis corridor.