Iowa City, IA → Davenport, IA · Short-haul move
About 57 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,190–$1,780, delivery in 1–2 days, 43 carriers on the Iowa City side and 98 in Davenport.
The route from Iowa City, IA to Davenport, IA covers roughly 57 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 41 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,190 and $1,780, before packing or storage.
On the Iowa City side there are 43 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (28 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Davenport (78 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Iowa City has a population of about 75,000 and Davenport about 100,358. Iowa City is considerably denser (2,904 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 | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $660 | $800 | $980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $760 | $920 | $1,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,820 | $2,220 | $2,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,680 | $3,270 | $3,990 |
$210–$290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,190–$1,780
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: Adamantine Spine Moving INC
Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC
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Legal name: Bruce R Petty INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $660 to $980 for a studio, $760 to $1,130 for a one-bedroom, $1,190 to $1,780 for a two-bedroom, $1,820 to $2,700 for a three-bedroom and $2,680 to $3,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 57 road miles (48 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 41 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Iowa City and Davenport are in Iowa, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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 Iowa City–Davenport corridor.