Palm Coast, FL → Des Moines, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Palm Coast to Des Moines

About 1,276 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,170–$7,700, delivery in 3–7 days, 66 carriers on the Palm Coast side and 191 in Des Moines.

1,276 miroad distance
22 h 42 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,170–$7,7002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palm Coast, Florida
To: Des Moines, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 1,276 miles (1,082 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 42 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 66 (28 interstate)
Movers at destination: 191 (116 interstate)

Reverse: Des Moines → Palm Coast

The route from Palm Coast, FL to Des Moines, IA covers roughly 1,276 miles by road, a northwest-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 $5,170 to $7,700 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 22 h 42 min.

On the Palm Coast side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (28 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.

Palm Coast has a population of about 109,886 and Des Moines about 212,086. Des Moines is the denser city (2,428 people per square mile versus 936 in Palm Coast), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Florida, 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 Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Palm Coast to Des Moines

Full-service estimate for 1,276 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,070	$2,520	$3,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,100	$3,790	$4,620
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,170	$6,310	$7,700
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,280	$10,100	$12,320
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,380	$13,880	$16,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,760–$2,490

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

Portable container

$2,160–$3,170

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

Full-service mover

$5,170–$7,700

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Palm Coast (origin)

R & R National INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3010180
MC: 28679
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (386) 263-8525 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Experts Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1691527
MC: 621887
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32137 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (386) 445-4555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadrunner Moving Services Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1930480
MC: 1284663
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (347) 571-3321 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marfan Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3527638
MC: 1173194
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (347) 693-0137 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Lion Of Judah Freight Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 7233876
MC: 46775699
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32135 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (904) 445-6473 Verify on FMCSA

Hanshaw & Schwab Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3392034
MC: 1091100
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32137 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (203) 939-5277 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kristal Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3693186
MC: 1289244
Based in: Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (308) 227-4985 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flagler Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lan Company Leasing INC

USDOT: 1847236
MC: 669035
Based in: Bunnell, FL 32110 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (386) 446-0014 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 66 movers in Palm Coast

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

Tips for this move

Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Des Moines if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Coast to Des Moines?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,070 to $3,080 for a studio, $3,100 to $4,620 for a one-bedroom, $5,170 to $7,700 for a two-bedroom, $8,280 to $12,320 for a three-bedroom and $11,380 to $16,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Des Moines from Palm Coast?

About 1,276 road miles (1,082 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida 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 Palm Coast to Des Moines?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,760 to $2,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,170. 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 Palm Coast–Des Moines corridor.