Coeur d'Alene, ID → Idaho Falls, ID · Regional long-distance move
About 438 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,160–$4,700, delivery in 1–3 days, 56 carriers on the Coeur d'Alene side and 81 in Idaho Falls.
The route from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Idaho Falls, ID covers roughly 438 miles by road, a southeast-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 $3,160 to $4,700 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 15 min.
On the Coeur d'Alene side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Idaho Falls (67 interstate). For an in-state 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 Idaho Falls.
Coeur d'Alene has a population of about 58,000 and Idaho Falls about 68,000. Coeur d'Alene is considerably denser (3,390 people per square mile versus 2,440), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,310 | $2,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,160 | $3,850 | $4,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,050 | $6,160 | $7,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,950 | $8,470 | $10,340 |
$600–$850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,410–$2,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,160–$4,700
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
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Legal name: Paradise Amusements INC
Legal name: Panhandle Movers LLC
Legal name: Jay Transport INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,900 to $2,820 for a one-bedroom, $3,160 to $4,700 for a two-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,520 for a three-bedroom and $6,950 to $10,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 438 road miles (371 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 15 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.
No. Because both Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls are in Idaho, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $600 to $850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,070. 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 Coeur d'Alene–Idaho Falls corridor.