Cedar Rapids, IA → Traverse City, MI · Regional long-distance move
About 426 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,960–$4,400, delivery in 1–3 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 53 in Traverse City.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Traverse City, MI covers roughly 426 miles by road, a northeast-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 $2,960 to $4,400 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 8 h 3 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 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Traverse City about 16,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,910 and 1,894 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 | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,760 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,780 | $2,170 | $2,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,610 | $4,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,740 | $5,780 | $7,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,510 | $7,940 | $9,690 |
$590–$830
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,400–$2,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,960–$4,400
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
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,180 to $1,760 for a studio, $1,780 to $2,640 for a one-bedroom, $2,960 to $4,400 for a two-bedroom, $4,740 to $7,050 for a three-bedroom and $6,510 to $9,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 426 road miles (361 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 3 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 Michigan 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 $590 to $830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,400 to $2,060. 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–Traverse City corridor.