($520+) Dallas, TX to Des Moines, IA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Des Moines, IA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 698-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Des Moines, Iowa, with costs ranging from $1,568 - $7,864. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $284 - $1,896. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Dallas and Des Moines. Local movers in Dallas typically start around $179 as a base rate plus $60/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Dallas to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,568 - $4,280
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,435 - $5,876
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,971 - $7,864

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Dallas to Des Moines.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Des Moines, IA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Dallas movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Des Moines, 58% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Dallas to Des Moines?

Movers licensed to operate in Iowa are typically members of the Iowa Motor Truck Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Dallas, TX to Des Moines, IA

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $1,062 and $3,458. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Dallas costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Dallas to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $1,962
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,404 - $2,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,897 - $3,458

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Dallas, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $664, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $71 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $142 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Dallas, TX, and Des Moines, IA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Dallas to Des Moines?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Dallas, TX to Des Moines, IA

A rental truck for this 698-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Des Moines, Iowa, costs between $504 and $1,457. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $211 - $241
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Dallas to Des Moines based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $504 - $1,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $584 - $1,133
• 4+ bedrooms: $743 - $1,457

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $142 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $62 and $308 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $211 - $241 in fuel for the 698-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $664 in Dallas, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas to Des Moines?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Dallas, TX to Des Moines, IA

For larger DIY moves from Dallas, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Des Moines, Iowa.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,146 and $2,110.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Dallas to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $927 - $1,819
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,146 - $2,110
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,414 - $2,823

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $71 - $142 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Dallas, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $664.

What are the best freight companies from Dallas to Des Moines?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Dallas, TX vs Des Moines, IA

Good news for your budget: Des Moines isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Dallas. Cost of living index runs 87 there against 100 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 46/100 and 48.6/100 here versus 45/100 and 57.8/100 there.