Manchester, NH → Sioux City, IA · Long-distance move
About 1,489 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,860–$8,730, delivery in 3–7 days, 57 carriers on the Manchester side and 61 in Sioux City.
The route from Manchester, NH to Sioux City, IA covers roughly 1,489 miles by road, a west-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 $5,860 to $8,730 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 26 hours (3 driving days).
On the Manchester side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 of them authorized for interstate work), and 61 around Sioux City (51 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 Sioux City.
Manchester has a population of about 116,818 and Sioux City about 85,000. Manchester is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,457), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,350 | $2,860 | $3,490 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,520 | $4,290 | $5,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,860 | $7,150 | $8,730 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,380 | $11,440 | $13,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,900 | $15,740 | $19,200 |
$2,130–$3,010
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,350–$3,450
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,860–$8,730
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 $2,350 to $3,490 for a studio, $3,520 to $5,240 for a one-bedroom, $5,860 to $8,730 for a two-bedroom, $9,380 to $13,960 for a three-bedroom and $12,900 to $19,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,489 road miles (1,262 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from New Hampshire 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 $2,130 to $3,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,450. 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 Manchester–Sioux City corridor.