Kennewick, WA → Ames, IA · Cross-country move
About 1,527 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,140–$9,140, delivery in 5–10 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 55 in Ames.
Ames sits about 1,527 miles east of Kennewick, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to Iowa that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $6,140 to $9,140 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 27 hours (4 driving days).
On the Kennewick side there are 137 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Ames (25 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 Ames.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Ames about 66,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,944 and 2,355 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Iowa does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,460 | $3,000 | $3,660 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,690 | $4,490 | $5,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,140 | $7,490 | $9,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,830 | $11,980 | $14,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,510 | $16,480 | $20,100 |
$2,170–$3,060
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,380–$3,500
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,140–$9,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kennewick, WA → Ames, IA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Tri-City United INC
Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC
Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC
Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,460 to $3,660 for a studio, $3,690 to $5,480 for a one-bedroom, $6,140 to $9,140 for a two-bedroom, $9,830 to $14,620 for a three-bedroom and $13,510 to $20,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,527 road miles (1,294 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 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 Washington into Iowa 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 $2,170 to $3,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,380 to $3,500. 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 Kennewick–Ames corridor.