Traverse City, MI → Davenport, IA · Regional long-distance move
About 395 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,850–$4,250, delivery in 1–3 days, 53 carriers on the Traverse City side and 98 in Davenport.
Davenport sits about 395 miles southwest of Traverse City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan to Iowa that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $2,850 to $4,250 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 7 h 31 min.
On the Traverse City side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (19 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Davenport (78 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 Davenport.
Traverse City has a population of about 16,000 and Davenport about 100,358. The two cities have comparable density (1,894 and 1,594 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 | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,710 | $2,090 | $2,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,850 | $3,480 | $4,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,570 | $5,570 | $6,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,280 | $7,660 | $9,340 |
$560–$780
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,370–$2,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,850–$4,250
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,710 to $2,550 for a one-bedroom, $2,850 to $4,250 for a two-bedroom, $4,570 to $6,790 for a three-bedroom and $6,280 to $9,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 395 road miles (335 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 31 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 Michigan 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 $560 to $780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,020. 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 Traverse City–Davenport corridor.