Kingman, AZ → Des Moines, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Kingman to Des Moines

About 1,399 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,470–$8,140, delivery in 3–7 days, 15 carriers on the Kingman side and 191 in Des Moines.

1,399 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,470–$8,1402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kingman, Arizona
To: Des Moines, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 1,399 miles (1,185 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 15 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination: 191 (116 interstate)

Reverse: Des Moines → Kingman

Moving from Kingman to Des Moines is a long-distance move of roughly 1,399 road miles, heading northeast from Arizona to Iowa.

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 $5,470 to $8,140 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Kingman side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 of them authorized for interstate work), and 191 around Des Moines (116 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 Des Moines.

Kingman has a population of about 35,000 and Des Moines about 212,086. Des Moines is the denser city (2,428 people per square mile versus 871 in Kingman), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Kingman to Des Moines

Full-service estimate for 1,399 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,190	$2,670	$3,260
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,280	$4,000	$4,880
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,470	$6,670	$8,140
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,760	$10,680	$13,030
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,040	$14,680	$17,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,040–$2,880

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,270–$3,340

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,470–$8,140

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Kingman (origin)

Sin City Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sin City Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2873747
MC: 963967
Based in: Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (725) 666-9948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gm Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Juan Guerra

USDOT: 1908707
MC: 684688
Based in: Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (928) 279-2975 Route Verify on FMCSA

Albatross

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Albatross LLC

USDOT: 3314156
MC: 1053287
Based in: Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (928) 293-0302 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rv Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Richard Kibler

USDOT: 2462187
Based in: Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (928) 303-4501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evan Rocks Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3123336
MC: 89199
Based in: Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (530) 414-0369 Route Verify on FMCSA

One Last Time LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3417923
MC: 1104036
Based in: Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (928) 897-0886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cmv Harmony Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cezar Cobrescu

USDOT: 2545912
MC: 886275
Based in: Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (928) 293-0095 Route Verify on FMCSA

4 Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2861605
MC: 959532
Based in: Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (406) 499-9052 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 15 movers in Kingman

Near Des Moines (destination)

Dhl Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Standard Forwarding LLC

USDOT: 1996747
MC: 16536
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50316 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 302 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (800) 447-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jacobson Warehouse Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC

USDOT: 241594
MC: 172189
Based in: Clive, IA 50325 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 483 trucks, 459 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (219) 742-2278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ntb

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nationwide Truck Brokers INC

USDOT: 158325
MC: 142245
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50309 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 158 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (515) 245-2595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crawford Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 450195
MC: 232411
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50321 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 70 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Route Verify on FMCSA

Arona Home Essentials

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arona Corporation

USDOT: 1278309
MC: 33302
Based in: West Des Moines, IA 50265 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 70 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (515) 225-9029 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nounou Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3497497
MC: 1155202
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50313 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (515) 201-2579 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vgt Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2633507
MC: 945435
Based in: West Des Moines, IA 50265 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (618) 655-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Homemakers Plaza INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4354064
MC: 1702859
Based in: Urbandale, IA 50322 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (515) 309-4637 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 191 movers in Des Moines

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kingman to Des Moines?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,260 for a studio, $3,280 to $4,880 for a one-bedroom, $5,470 to $8,140 for a two-bedroom, $8,760 to $13,030 for a three-bedroom and $12,040 to $17,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Des Moines from Kingman?

About 1,399 road miles (1,185 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Kingman to Des Moines?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,040 to $2,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,340. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Kingman–Des Moines corridor.