Interstate move · Iowa → Virginia

Movers from Iowa to Virginia

About 1,175 miles between Des Moines and Virginia Beach. Two-bedroom estimate $5,010–$7,450, delivery in 3–7 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,175 miDes Moines → Virginia Beach
20 h 58 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
544 / 5,177carriers in each state

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

Reverse: Virginia → Iowa

Moving from Iowa to Virginia 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 Virginia Beach—the road distance is about 1,175 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

Iowa has about 3.2 million residents and Virginia about 8.6 million. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Iowa; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services.

We list 544 household-goods carriers across the Iowa cities on this platform and 5,177 across Virginia. 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 Virginia

Reference estimate for 1,175 miles (Des Moines → Virginia Beach)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,000	$2,440	$2,980
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,000	$3,660	$4,470
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,010	$6,110	$7,450
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,010	$9,770	$11,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,010	$13,430	$16,390

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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 MoinesVirginia Beach1,175 mi Des MoinesChesapeake1,163 mi Des MoinesArlington1,049 mi Des MoinesRichmond1,065 mi Des MoinesNorfolk1,158 mi Des MoinesNewport News1,136 mi Cedar RapidsVirginia Beach1,071 mi Cedar RapidsChesapeake1,059 mi Cedar RapidsArlington938 mi Cedar RapidsRichmond959 mi Cedar RapidsNorfolk1,053 mi Cedar RapidsNewport News1,031 mi DavenportVirginia Beach999 mi DavenportChesapeake987 mi DavenportArlington868 mi DavenportRichmond887 mi DavenportNorfolk981 mi DavenportNewport News959 mi Sioux CityVirginia Beach1,357 mi Sioux CityChesapeake1,344 mi Sioux CityArlington1,225 mi Sioux CityRichmond1,245 mi Sioux CityNorfolk1,339 mi Sioux CityNewport News1,317 mi Iowa CityVirginia Beach1,055 mi Iowa CityChesapeake1,043 mi Iowa CityArlington925 mi Iowa CityRichmond943 mi Iowa CityNorfolk1,037 mi Iowa CityNewport News1,015 mi AmesVirginia Beach1,185 mi AmesChesapeake1,173 mi AmesArlington1,055 mi AmesRichmond1,074 mi AmesNorfolk1,167 mi AmesNewport News1,146 mi

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Frequently asked questions

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

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $3,000 to $4,470, a two-bedroom $5,010 to $7,450 and a three-bedroom $8,010 to $11,920. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Iowa to Virginia take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 20 h 58 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

What license does a mover need for a Iowa to Virginia 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 Virginia do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Arlington, Richmond, Norfolk. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.