Georgetown, TX → Iowa City, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Georgetown to Iowa City

About 983 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,370–$6,510, delivery in 2–5 days, 242 carriers on the Georgetown side and 43 in Iowa City.

983 miroad distance
17 h 39 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,370–$6,5102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Georgetown, Texas
To: Iowa City, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 983 miles (833 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 39 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 242 (71 interstate)
Movers at destination: 43 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Iowa City → Georgetown

The route from Georgetown, TX to Iowa City, IA covers roughly 983 miles by road, a northeast-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 $4,370 to $6,510 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 17 h 39 min.

On the Georgetown side there are 242 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (71 of them authorized for interstate work), and 43 around Iowa City (28 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 Iowa City.

Georgetown has a population of about 106,907 and Iowa City about 75,000. Iowa City is the denser city (2,904 people per square mile versus 1,172 in Georgetown), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Iowa does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Georgetown to Iowa City

Full-service estimate for 983 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,750	$2,130	$2,600
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,620	$3,200	$3,910
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,370	$5,330	$6,510
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,000	$8,540	$10,410
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,620	$11,740	$14,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,460–$2,060

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,900–$2,790

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,370–$6,510

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Georgetown (origin)

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Square Cow Moovers LLC

USDOT: 1748594
MC: 640166
Based in: Cedar Park, TX 78613 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (512) 401-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2292865
MC: 782939
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78665 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (347) 661-8541 Route Verify on FMCSA

Anywhere Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3671209
MC: 1273102
Based in: Georgetown, TX 78626 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (512) 669-2901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apache Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Apache Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT: 1939459
MC: 1796685
Based in: Leander, TX 78641 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (512) 280-3388 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movingtexascom

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Compass Re LLC

USDOT: 3621184
MC: 1260987
Based in: Georgetown, TX 78633 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (877) 307-0101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Christian Bros Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2531394
MC: 1166897
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78664 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (512) 373-9818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Army Ant Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Army Ant Moving LLC

USDOT: 1974904
MC: 698546
Based in: Cedar Park, TX 78613 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (512) 966-6823 Route Verify on FMCSA

South West Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1922488
MC: 687853
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78664 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (917) 440-5721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 242 movers in Georgetown

Near Iowa City (destination)

Adamantine Spine Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC

USDOT: 1471037
MC: 556716
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (319) 325-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4766652
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (319) 210-4857 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2471478
MC: 61612
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (319) 624-2086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slager Appliances

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2028718
MC: 1754363
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (319) 337-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC

USDOT: 1352324
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (319) 330-1629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stannard Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 228904
MC: 166228
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (319) 351-1552 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bee'S Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy

USDOT: 2821656
MC: 1068797
Based in: Kalona, IA 52247 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (319) 530-1197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hardy Concierge Services LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4222688
Based in: North Liberty, IA 52317 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (319) 382-0721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Iowa City

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Iowa City if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Georgetown to Iowa City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,620 to $3,910 for a one-bedroom, $4,370 to $6,510 for a two-bedroom, $7,000 to $10,410 for a three-bedroom and $9,620 to $14,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Iowa City from Georgetown?

About 983 road miles (833 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 39 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Georgetown to Iowa City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,460 to $2,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,790. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Georgetown–Iowa City corridor.