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Columbia, MO → Iowa City, IA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Columbia to Iowa City

About 226 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,240–$3,330, delivery in 1–2 days, 53 carriers on the Columbia side and 43 in Iowa City.

  • 226 miroad distance
  • 4 h 36 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,240–$3,3302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 226 miles (192 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 36 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
43 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Iowa City → Columbia

The route from Columbia, MO to Iowa City, IA covers roughly 226 miles by road, a north-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 $2,240 to $3,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 36 min.

On the Columbia side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 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.

Columbia has a population of about 130,851 and Iowa City about 75,000. Iowa City is the denser city (2,904 people per square mile versus 1,899 in Columbia), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Columbia to Iowa City

Full-service estimate for 226 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,150 $1,400 $1,710
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,340 $1,640 $2,000
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,240 $2,730 $3,330
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,580 $4,370 $5,330
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,920 $6,010 $7,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$380–$540

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,220–$1,800

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,240–$3,330

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Columbia (origin)

Frontline Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3868668
MC
1415661
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (573) 528-5329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ug Tech LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4339877
MC
1695533
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (573) 968-5566 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck-Columbia

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Mid Mo INC

USDOT
2338804
MC
798647
Based in
Columbia, MO 65201 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (573) 777-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
775481
MC
347277
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (573) 474-6158 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tiger Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3424063
MC
1546145
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (573) 999-7821 Route Verify on FMCSA

F & Z Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432203
MC
839812
Based in
Columbia, MO 65203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (573) 999-4639 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4d Hauling LLC

USDOT
3684511
MC
1571093
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (573) 303-1423 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jht Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257095
MC
23317
Based in
Jamestown, MO 65046 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (573) 533-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Columbia

Near Iowa City (destination)

Adamantine Spine Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC

USDOT
1471037
MC
556716
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (319) 325-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4766652
Based in
Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (319) 210-4857 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2471478
MC
61612
Based in
Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (319) 624-2086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slager Appliances

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2028718
MC
1754363
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (319) 337-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC

USDOT
1352324
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (319) 330-1629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stannard Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
228904
MC
166228
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (319) 351-1552 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bee'S Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy

USDOT
2821656
MC
1068797
Based in
Kalona, IA 52247 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (319) 530-1197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hardy Concierge Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4222688
Based in
North Liberty, IA 52317 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (319) 382-0721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Iowa City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbia to Iowa City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,150 to $1,710 for a studio, $1,340 to $2,000 for a one-bedroom, $2,240 to $3,330 for a two-bedroom, $3,580 to $5,330 for a three-bedroom and $4,920 to $7,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Iowa City from Columbia?

About 226 road miles (192 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 36 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Missouri 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Columbia to Iowa City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $380 to $540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,800. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Columbia–Iowa City corridor.