Cedar Rapids, IA → Tyler, TX · Long-distance move
About 821 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,990–$5,940, delivery in 2–5 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 153 in Tyler.
Moving from Cedar Rapids to Tyler is a long-distance move of roughly 821 road miles, heading south from Iowa to Texas.
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 $3,990 to $5,940 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 51 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 153 around Tyler (66 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 Tyler.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Tyler about 113,723. The two cities have comparable density (1,910 and 1,843 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,600 | $1,950 | $2,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,390 | $2,920 | $3,560 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,990 | $4,870 | $5,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,390 | $7,790 | $9,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,780 | $10,710 | $13,060 |
$1,140–$1,610
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,750–$2,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,990–$5,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cedar Rapids, IA → Tyler, TX. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,370 for a studio, $2,390 to $3,560 for a one-bedroom, $3,990 to $5,940 for a two-bedroom, $6,390 to $9,500 for a three-bedroom and $8,780 to $13,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 821 road miles (696 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 51 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Texas 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 $1,140 to $1,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,580. 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–Tyler corridor.