Hattiesburg, MS → Iowa City, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Hattiesburg to Iowa City

About 856 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,860–$5,740, delivery in 2–5 days, 50 carriers on the Hattiesburg side and 43 in Iowa City.

856 miroad distance
15 h 28 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,860–$5,7402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
To: Iowa City, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 856 miles (725 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 28 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 50 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination: 43 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Iowa City → Hattiesburg

The route from Hattiesburg, MS to Iowa City, IA covers roughly 856 miles by road, a north-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 $3,860 to $5,740 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 15 h 28 min.

On the Hattiesburg side there are 50 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 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.

Hattiesburg has a population of about 48,000 and Iowa City about 75,000. Iowa City is the denser city (2,904 people per square mile versus 912 in Hattiesburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Hattiesburg to Iowa City

Full-service estimate for 856 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,540	$1,880	$2,300
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,320	$2,820	$3,450
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,860	$4,710	$5,740
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,180	$7,530	$9,190
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,490	$10,360	$12,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,180–$1,670

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,620

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

Full-service mover

$3,860–$5,740

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 Hattiesburg (origin)

Viking Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 300875
MC: 218607
Based in: Petal, MS 39465 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 97 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (601) 255-0725 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fv Recycling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1392358
MC: 529805
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (877) 927-8372 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bipolarbear Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3650011
MC: 1257747
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (601) 307-4415 Route Verify on FMCSA

McNichols Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2725123
MC: 923008
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (601) 480-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southern Star Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3335404
MC: 1063607
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (601) 450-1383 Route Verify on FMCSA

B Rok Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2517720
MC: 875913
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (601) 325-8446 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Brother Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3658860
MC: 1264138
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (504) 478-1473 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bean Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3216852
MC: 1005870
Based in: Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (601) 545-3522 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 50 movers in Hattiesburg

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 Hattiesburg to Iowa City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,300 for a studio, $2,320 to $3,450 for a one-bedroom, $3,860 to $5,740 for a two-bedroom, $6,180 to $9,190 for a three-bedroom and $8,490 to $12,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Iowa City from Hattiesburg?

About 856 road miles (725 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 28 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 Mississippi 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 Hattiesburg to Iowa City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,180 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,620. 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 Hattiesburg–Iowa City corridor.