Moving to Grand Island from somewhere in Iowa? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Iowa city on this platform is Sioux City at about 176 road miles from Grand Island; the largest, Des Moines, is about 296 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Grand Island has 85 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (35 with interstate authority), and the Iowa cities on this platform account for 544 more.
Typical cost (Grand Island ↔ Des Moines, 296 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,490 | $1,820 | $2,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,490 | $3,030 | $3,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,980 | $4,850 | $5,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,470 | $6,670 | $8,140 |
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Distance is pre-filled for Iowa → Grand Island, NE. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.