Des Moines, IA → Plymouth, MA · Long-distance move
About 1,392 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,960–$8,870, delivery in 3–7 days, 191 carriers on the Des Moines side and 37 in Plymouth.
The route from Des Moines, IA to Plymouth, MA covers roughly 1,392 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,960 to $8,870 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 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 37 around Plymouth (21 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 Plymouth.
Des Moines has a population of about 212,086 and Plymouth about 65,000. Plymouth is the denser city (27,353 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. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,380 | $2,910 | $3,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,580 | $4,360 | $5,320 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,960 | $7,270 | $8,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,530 | $11,630 | $14,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,110 | $15,990 | $19,500 |
$2,030–$2,870
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,260–$3,330
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,960–$8,870
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: Standard Forwarding LLC
Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC
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Legal name: John Perry
Legal name: Roger Lee Hall
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,380 to $3,550 for a studio, $3,580 to $5,320 for a one-bedroom, $5,960 to $8,870 for a two-bedroom, $9,530 to $14,180 for a three-bedroom and $13,110 to $19,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,392 road miles (1,179 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Massachusetts 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 $2,030 to $2,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,330. 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–Plymouth corridor.