Cheyenne, WY → Iowa City, IA · Long-distance move
About 811 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,970–$5,900, delivery in 2–5 days, 31 carriers on the Cheyenne side and 43 in Iowa City.
Moving from Cheyenne to Iowa City is a long-distance move of roughly 811 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 $3,970 to $5,900 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 41 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 43 around Iowa City (28 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 Iowa City.
Cheyenne has a population of about 66,000 and Iowa City about 75,000. Iowa City is the denser city (2,904 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 | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,380 | $2,900 | $3,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,970 | $4,840 | $5,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,350 | $7,740 | $9,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,730 | $10,640 | $12,980 |
$1,130–$1,600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,740–$2,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,970–$5,900
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: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves LLC
Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC
Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC
Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,360 for a studio, $2,380 to $3,540 for a one-bedroom, $3,970 to $5,900 for a two-bedroom, $6,350 to $9,440 for a three-bedroom and $8,730 to $12,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 811 road miles (688 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 41 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 $1,130 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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–Iowa City corridor.