Interstate move · Iowa → Texas

Movers from Iowa to Texas

About 968 miles between Des Moines and Houston. Two-bedroom estimate $4,340–$6,460, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

968 miDes Moines → Houston
17 h 23 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
544 / 34,770carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Iowa city and a Texas city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from Iowa to Texas means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Des Moines and Houston—the road distance is about 968 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

Iowa has about 3.2 million residents and Texas about 29.1 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar. Texas has no state income tax on wages, while Iowa does.

We list 544 household-goods carriers across the Iowa cities on this platform and 34,770 across Texas. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Iowa to Texas

Reference estimate for 968 miles (Des Moines → Houston)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,740	$2,120	$2,580
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,600	$3,170	$3,870
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,340	$5,290	$6,460
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,940	$8,470	$10,330
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,550	$11,640	$14,200

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Popular city routes

Des MoinesHouston968 mi Des MoinesSan Antonio1,039 mi Des MoinesDallas744 mi Des MoinesFort Worth757 mi Des MoinesAustin959 mi Des MoinesEl Paso1,151 mi Cedar RapidsHouston1,023 mi Cedar RapidsSan Antonio1,115 mi Cedar RapidsDallas817 mi Cedar RapidsFort Worth834 mi Cedar RapidsAustin1,031 mi Cedar RapidsEl Paso1,264 mi DavenportHouston1,010 mi DavenportSan Antonio1,116 mi DavenportDallas818 mi DavenportFort Worth838 mi DavenportAustin1,031 mi DavenportEl Paso1,299 mi Sioux CityHouston1,038 mi Sioux CitySan Antonio1,072 mi Sioux CityDallas791 mi Sioux CityFort Worth794 mi Sioux CityAustin998 mi Sioux CityEl Paso1,084 mi Iowa CityHouston1,001 mi Iowa CitySan Antonio1,096 mi Iowa CityDallas798 mi Iowa CityFort Worth816 mi Iowa CityAustin1,012 mi Iowa CityEl Paso1,256 mi AmesHouston1,005 mi AmesSan Antonio1,074 mi AmesDallas780 mi AmesFort Worth791 mi AmesAustin994 mi AmesEl Paso1,175 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Iowa to Texas?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,600 to $3,870, a two-bedroom $4,340 to $6,460 and a three-bedroom $6,940 to $10,330. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Iowa to Texas take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 17 h 23 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

What license does a mover need for a Iowa to Texas move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Texas do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.