Minneapolis, MN → Cedar Rapids, IA · Regional long-distance move
About 262 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,470–$3,680, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,248 carriers on the Minneapolis side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids sits about 262 miles south of Minneapolis, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota 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 $2,470 to $3,680 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 5 h 13 min.
On the Minneapolis side there are 1,248 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (529 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.
Minneapolis has a population of about 430,324 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. Minneapolis is considerably denser (7,962 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Minnesota, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,480 | $1,810 | $2,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,020 | $3,680 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,960 | $4,830 | $5,890 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,440 | $6,640 | $8,100 |
$420–$590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,250–$1,840
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,470–$3,680
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 $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,480 to $2,210 for a one-bedroom, $2,470 to $3,680 for a two-bedroom, $3,960 to $5,890 for a three-bedroom and $5,440 to $8,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 262 road miles (222 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 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 Minnesota 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 $420 to $590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,250 to $1,840. 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 Minneapolis–Cedar Rapids corridor.