Moving to Iowa City from somewhere in Minnesota? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Minnesota city on this platform is Rochester at about 200 road miles from Iowa City; the largest, Minneapolis, is about 289 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Iowa City has 43 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (28 with interstate authority), and the Minnesota cities on this platform account for 2,906 more.
Typical cost (Iowa City ↔ Minneapolis, 289 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 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 | $6,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,650 | $6,890 | $8,410 |
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Distance is pre-filled for Minnesota → Iowa City, IA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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