League City, TX → Des Moines, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from League City to Des Moines

About 990 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,390–$6,530, delivery in 2–5 days, 187 carriers on the League City side and 191 in Des Moines.

990 miroad distance
17 h 46 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,390–$6,5302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: League City, Texas
To: Des Moines, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 990 miles (839 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 46 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 187 (79 interstate)
Movers at destination: 191 (116 interstate)

Reverse: Des Moines → League City

The route from League City, TX to Des Moines, IA covers roughly 990 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,390 to $6,530 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 46 min.

On the League City side there are 187 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (79 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.

League City has a population of about 119,905 and Des Moines about 212,086. The two cities have comparable density (2,230 and 2,428 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Iowa does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from League City to Des Moines

Full-service estimate for 990 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,760	$2,140	$2,610
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,630	$3,210	$3,920
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,390	$5,350	$6,530
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,030	$8,570	$10,450
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,660	$11,780	$14,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,470–$2,070

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

Portable container

$1,900–$2,800

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

Full-service mover

$4,390–$6,530

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near League City (origin)

Gulf Winds International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 690147
MC: 320104
Based in: Seabrook, TX 77586 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 731 trucks, 719 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (713) 747-4909 Route Verify on FMCSA

Debusk Services Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: USA Debusk LLC

USDOT: 2297953
MC: 931121
Based in: Deer Park, TX 77536 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 779 trucks, 659 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (281) 941-9670 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excargo Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 242877
MC: 173420
Based in: Houston, TX 77034 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (713) 921-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pioneer Freight LTD

USDOT: 1332675
MC: 514641
Based in: Pasadena, TX 77507 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (832) 714-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans Tech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2090316
MC: 729281
Based in: Santa Fe, TX 77510 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (832) 864-3379 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics Specialty Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4187400
MC: 1613192
Based in: Pasadena, TX 77504 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (346) 578-6862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rollin Out Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3697335
MC: 1292296
Based in: Hitchcock, TX 77563 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (985) 601-1279 Route Verify on FMCSA

Citizen Global Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3484545
MC: 1144768
Based in: Houston, TX 77089 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (281) 935-6679 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 187 movers in League City

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 League City to Des Moines?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,610 for a studio, $2,630 to $3,920 for a one-bedroom, $4,390 to $6,530 for a two-bedroom, $7,030 to $10,450 for a three-bedroom and $9,660 to $14,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Des Moines from League City?

About 990 road miles (839 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 46 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Texas 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 League City to Des Moines?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,470 to $2,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,800. 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 League City–Des Moines corridor.