Des Moines, IA → Hot Springs, AR · Long-distance move
About 579 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,270–$4,870, delivery in 2–5 days, 191 carriers on the Des Moines side and 27 in Hot Springs.
Moving from Des Moines to Hot Springs is a long-distance move of roughly 579 road miles, heading south from Iowa to Arkansas.
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 $3,270 to $4,870 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 10 h 41 min.
On the Des Moines side there are 191 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (116 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Hot Springs (14 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 Hot Springs.
Des Moines has a population of about 212,086 and Hot Springs about 38,000. Des Moines is considerably denser (2,428 people per square mile versus 1,010), 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 | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,960 | $2,400 | $2,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,270 | $3,990 | $4,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,240 | $6,390 | $7,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,200 | $8,780 | $10,720 |
$890–$1,260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,540–$2,260
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,270–$4,870
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Des Moines, IA → Hot Springs, AR. 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: Standard Forwarding LLC
Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC
Legal name: Nationwide Truck Brokers INC
Legal name: Arona Corporation
Legal name: Village Delivery And Moving INC
Legal name: Kingdom Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Zion Delivery Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,310 to $1,950 for a studio, $1,960 to $2,920 for a one-bedroom, $3,270 to $4,870 for a two-bedroom, $5,240 to $7,790 for a three-bedroom and $7,200 to $10,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 579 road miles (490 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 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 Iowa into Arkansas 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 $890 to $1,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,260. 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 Des Moines–Hot Springs corridor.