Iowa

Rochester, NY → Iowa

Movers from Rochester to Iowa

6 Iowa cities from 793 to 1,121 road miles. Two-bedroom estimate to Des Moines: $4,890–$7,280.

  • 6Iowa cities
  • 793 minearest: Davenport
  • 971 milargest: Des Moines
  • 306movers in Rochester
Photo: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · CC BY 2.0

Destinations in Iowa

  1. Davenport 793 mi · 98 movers
  2. Iowa City 846 mi · 43 movers
  3. Cedar Rapids 849 mi · 96 movers
  4. Ames 964 mi · 55 movers
  5. Des Moines 971 mi · 191 movers
  6. Sioux City 1,121 mi · 61 movers

Leaving Rochester for Iowa? The most searched destination cities in Iowa are listed below with route-specific distances and cost ranges. From Rochester the closest Iowa city on this platform is Davenport at about 793 road miles, while the largest, Des Moines, is about 971 miles away.

These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Rochester has 306 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (95 with interstate authority), and the Iowa cities on this platform account for 544 more.

Typical cost (Rochester ↔ Des Moines, 971 miles)

Full-service reference estimate by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,960 $2,390 $2,910
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,940 $3,580 $4,370
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,890 $5,970 $7,280
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,830 $9,550 $11,650
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,760 $13,130 $16,010

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Rochester to Iowa?

To Des Moines, the largest Iowa city, a two-bedroom move typically costs $4,890 to $7,280 and takes 2 to 5 days to deliver. Shorter routes such as Davenport (793 miles) cost less; open the route page for an exact estimate.

Which Iowa city is closest to Rochester?

Davenport is the nearest Iowa city on this platform at about 793 road miles.

Do I need an interstate mover?

Yes. Any move between New York and Iowa crosses state lines and requires a carrier with active FMCSA interstate authority.