Cheyenne, WY → Des Moines, IA · Long-distance move
About 685 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,670–$5,460, delivery in 2–5 days, 31 carriers on the Cheyenne side and 191 in Des Moines.
Moving from Cheyenne to Des Moines is a long-distance move of roughly 685 road miles, heading east from Wyoming to 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 $3,670 to $5,460 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 12 h 31 min.
On the Cheyenne side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 191 around Des Moines (116 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 Des Moines.
Cheyenne has a population of about 66,000 and Des Moines about 212,086. Des Moines is the denser city (2,428 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Cheyenne), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Iowa does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,470 | $1,790 | $2,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,200 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,470 | $5,460 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,870 | $7,160 | $8,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,070 | $9,840 | $12,010 |
$1,000–$1,420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,630–$2,400
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,670–$5,460
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cheyenne, WY → Des Moines, IA. 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: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves LLC
Legal name: Standard Forwarding LLC
Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC
Legal name: Nationwide Truck Brokers INC
Legal name: Arona Corporation
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,470 to $2,180 for a studio, $2,200 to $3,270 for a one-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,460 for a two-bedroom, $5,870 to $8,730 for a three-bedroom and $8,070 to $12,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 685 road miles (580 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 31 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 Wyoming into Iowa 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 $1,000 to $1,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,400. 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 Cheyenne–Des Moines corridor.