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Des Moines, IA

Savannah, GA → Des Moines, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Savannah to Des Moines

About 1,122 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,700–$7,000, delivery in 3–7 days, 285 carriers on the Savannah side and 191 in Des Moines.

  • 1,122 miroad distance
  • 20 h 3 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,700–$7,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,122 miles (951 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 3 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
285 (170 interstate)
Movers at destination
191 (116 interstate)

Reverse: Des Moines → Savannah

The route from Savannah, GA to Des Moines, IA covers roughly 1,122 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 $4,700 to $7,000 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 20 h 3 min.

On the Savannah side there are 285 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (170 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.

Savannah has a population of about 149,440 and Des Moines about 212,086. Des Moines is the denser city (2,428 people per square mile versus 1,384 in Savannah), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Savannah to Des Moines

Full-service estimate for 1,122 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,880 $2,290 $2,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,820 $3,440 $4,200
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,700 $5,740 $7,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,530 $9,180 $11,200
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,350 $12,620 $15,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,600–$2,260

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,970

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

Full-service mover

$4,700–$7,000

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 Savannah (origin)

Beast &queen Lllp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4329850
MC
1690402
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40,001 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (912) 940-6386 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Weight Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1716174
MC
629425
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
144 trucks, 144 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (912) 629-0990 Route Verify on FMCSA

East Coast Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2422038
MC
82976
Based in
Savannah, GA 31408 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
108 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (912) 748-7638 Route Verify on FMCSA

H And R Trucking

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Port City Logistics INC

USDOT
949323
MC
519914
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (912) 298-7150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savannah River Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2023162
MC
711530
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (912) 450-0202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intermodal Cargo Services Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
814696
MC
222137
Based in
Savannah, GA 31401 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (912) 964-1303 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eth Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3176566
MC
122866
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
31 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (815) 483-1443 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
261996
MC
178110
Based in
Savannah, GA 31405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (912) 232-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 285 movers in Savannah

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Savannah to Des Moines?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,800 for a studio, $2,820 to $4,200 for a one-bedroom, $4,700 to $7,000 for a two-bedroom, $7,530 to $11,200 for a three-bedroom and $10,350 to $15,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Des Moines from Savannah?

About 1,122 road miles (951 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 3 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 Georgia 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 Savannah to Des Moines?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,970. 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 Savannah–Des Moines corridor.