Springfield, MA → Des Moines, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Des Moines

About 1,277 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,650–$8,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 191 in Des Moines.

1,277 miroad distance
22 h 43 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,650–$8,4102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Springfield, Massachusetts
To: Des Moines, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 1,277 miles (1,082 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 43 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 213 (155 interstate)
Movers at destination: 191 (116 interstate)

Reverse: Des Moines → Springfield

The route from Springfield, MA to Des Moines, IA covers roughly 1,277 miles by road, a west-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 $5,650 to $8,410 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 43 min.

On the Springfield side there are 213 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 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.

Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Des Moines about 212,086. Springfield is considerably denser (4,888 people per square mile versus 2,428), 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 Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Springfield to Des Moines

Full-service estimate for 1,277 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,260	$2,760	$3,370
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,390	$4,140	$5,050
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,650	$6,900	$8,410
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,050	$11,030	$13,460
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,440	$15,170	$18,510

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–$3,180

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

Full-service mover

$5,650–$8,410

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Springfield (origin)

Palmer Dedicated Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1385753
MC: 527864
Based in: Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (413) 579-5035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Poulin Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 588111
MC: 285069
Based in: Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (860) 668-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flemings Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 565153
MC: 222754
Based in: Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (800) 225-0249 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dm Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3086680
MC: 69622
Based in: Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (413) 886-9309 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kaz Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 822415
MC: 362564
Based in: Ellington, CT 06029 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (860) 680-3356 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jason Broom DBA Affordable Waste Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Affordable Waste Solutions INC

USDOT: 2272542
MC: 1092581
Based in: Hampden, MA 01036 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (413) 244-1943 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Clark Relocations LLC

USDOT: 3733749
MC: 1319014
Based in: Chicopee, MA 01013 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

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Boomerang

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Boomerang Storage LLC

USDOT: 2204901
MC: 765077
Based in: Ludlow, MA 01056 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (413) 535-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 213 movers in Springfield

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

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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 Springfield to Des Moines?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,260 to $3,370 for a studio, $3,390 to $5,050 for a one-bedroom, $5,650 to $8,410 for a two-bedroom, $9,050 to $13,460 for a three-bedroom and $12,440 to $18,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Des Moines from Springfield?

About 1,277 road miles (1,082 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 43 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 Massachusetts 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 Springfield 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 $3,180. 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 Springfield–Des Moines corridor.