Iowa City, IA → Kennewick, WA · Cross-country move
About 1,656 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,350–$9,450, delivery in 5–10 days, 43 carriers on the Iowa City side and 137 in Kennewick.
The route from Iowa City, IA to Kennewick, WA covers roughly 1,656 miles by road, a west-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 $6,350 to $9,450 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 29 hours (4 driving days).
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 137 around Kennewick (91 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 Kennewick.
Iowa City has a population of about 75,000 and Kennewick about 88,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,904 and 2,944 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,540 | $3,100 | $3,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,810 | $4,650 | $5,670 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,350 | $7,750 | $9,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,170 | $12,400 | $15,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,980 | $17,050 | $20,800 |
$2,300–$3,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,500–$3,670
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,350–$9,450
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
Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy
Legal name: Tri-City United INC
Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC
Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,540 to $3,780 for a studio, $3,810 to $5,670 for a one-bedroom, $6,350 to $9,450 for a two-bedroom, $10,170 to $15,120 for a three-bedroom and $13,980 to $20,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,656 road miles (1,403 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 Iowa into Washington 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 $2,300 to $3,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,500 to $3,670. 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–Kennewick corridor.