Lincoln, NE → Cedar Rapids, IA · Regional long-distance move
About 320 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,570–$3,820, delivery in 1–3 days, 160 carriers on the Lincoln side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids sits about 320 miles east of Lincoln, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nebraska to Iowa that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,570 to $3,820 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 13 min.
On the Lincoln side there are 160 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 of them authorized for interstate work), and 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.
Lincoln has a population of about 301,522 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. Lincoln is considerably denser (2,979 people per square mile versus 1,910), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,570 | $3,130 | $3,820 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,110 | $5,010 | $6,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,650 | $6,890 | $8,410 |
$480–$680
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,310–$1,920
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,570–$3,820
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,290 for a one-bedroom, $2,570 to $3,820 for a two-bedroom, $4,110 to $6,120 for a three-bedroom and $5,650 to $8,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 320 road miles (271 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 13 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Nebraska 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 $480 to $680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,310 to $1,920. 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 Lincoln–Cedar Rapids corridor.