Des Moines, IA → Kent, WA · Cross-country move
About 1,719 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,460–$9,610, delivery in 5–10 days, 191 carriers on the Des Moines side and 646 in Kent.
Kent sits about 1,719 miles northwest of Des Moines, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to Washington that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $6,460 to $9,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).
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 646 around Kent (317 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 Kent.
Des Moines has a population of about 212,086 and Kent about 134,871. Kent is the denser city (4,041 people per square mile versus 2,428 in Des Moines), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,580 | $3,150 | $3,840 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,870 | $4,720 | $5,760 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,460 | $7,870 | $9,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,330 | $12,600 | $15,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,210 | $17,320 | $21,130 |
$2,370–$3,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,550–$3,760
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,460–$9,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Des Moines, IA → Kent, WA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,580 to $3,840 for a studio, $3,870 to $5,760 for a one-bedroom, $6,460 to $9,610 for a two-bedroom, $10,330 to $15,370 for a three-bedroom and $14,210 to $21,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,719 road miles (1,457 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Washington 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 $2,370 to $3,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,550 to $3,760. 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–Kent corridor.