Flint, MI → Davenport, IA · Regional long-distance move
About 434 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,990–$4,440, delivery in 1–3 days, 142 carriers on the Flint side and 98 in Davenport.
Moving from Flint to Davenport is a regional long-distance move of roughly 434 road miles, heading west from Michigan to Iowa.
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 $2,990 to $4,440 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 11 min.
On the Flint side there are 142 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 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.
Flint has a population of about 79,000 and Davenport about 100,358. Flint is considerably denser (2,430 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,790 | $2,190 | $2,670 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,990 | $3,640 | $4,440 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,780 | $5,830 | $7,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,570 | $8,010 | $9,780 |
$600–$840
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,410–$2,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,990–$4,440
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Flint, MI → Davenport, IA. 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 $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,790 to $2,670 for a one-bedroom, $2,990 to $4,440 for a two-bedroom, $4,780 to $7,110 for a three-bedroom and $6,570 to $9,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 434 road miles (367 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 11 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Michigan 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 $600 to $840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,070. 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 Flint–Davenport corridor.