Springfield, MO → Des Moines, IA · Regional long-distance move
About 358 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,680–$3,990, delivery in 1–3 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 191 in Des Moines.
Moving from Springfield to Des Moines is a regional long-distance move of roughly 358 road miles, heading north from Missouri to Iowa.
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 $2,680 to $3,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 52 min.
On the Springfield side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 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 169,847 and Des Moines about 212,086. The two cities have comparable density (2,053 and 2,428 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,610 | $1,960 | $2,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,680 | $3,270 | $3,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,290 | $5,240 | $6,390 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,900 | $7,200 | $8,780 |
$520–$730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,340–$1,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,680–$3,990
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.
Legal name: Tcsi-Transland INC
Legal name: Springfield Grocer Company
Legal name: Standard Forwarding LLC
Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC
Legal name: Nationwide Truck Brokers INC
Legal name: Arona Corporation
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,150 to $1,710 for a studio, $1,610 to $2,400 for a one-bedroom, $2,680 to $3,990 for a two-bedroom, $4,290 to $6,390 for a three-bedroom and $5,900 to $8,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 358 road miles (303 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 52 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from Missouri 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $520 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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.
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.