Eugene, OR → Davenport, IA · Cross-country move
About 1,943 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,600–$9,810, delivery in 5–10 days, 49 carriers on the Eugene side and 98 in Davenport.
The route from Eugene, OR to Davenport, IA covers roughly 1,943 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,600 to $9,810 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 34 hours (4 driving days).
On the Eugene side there are 49 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (25 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Davenport (78 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 Davenport.
Eugene has a population of about 178,618 and Davenport about 100,358. Eugene is considerably denser (3,997 people per square mile versus 1,594), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Oregon, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,640 | $3,220 | $3,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,960 | $4,830 | $5,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,600 | $8,040 | $9,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,550 | $12,870 | $15,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,510 | $17,690 | $21,590 |
$2,750–$3,880
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,750–$4,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,600–$9,810
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,640 to $3,920 for a studio, $3,960 to $5,890 for a one-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,810 for a two-bedroom, $10,550 to $15,700 for a three-bedroom and $14,510 to $21,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,943 road miles (1,646 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 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 Oregon 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,750 to $3,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,750 to $4,050. 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 Eugene–Davenport corridor.