($545+) Fort Worth, TX to Des Moines, IA Movers

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

For the 741-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Des Moines, Iowa, full-service movers cost between $1,643 and $8,282. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $288 - $1,920 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Fort Worth generally start around $216 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,643 - $4,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,416 - $5,663
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,300 - $8,282

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 Fort Worth to Des Moines.

Specialty moving services from Fort Worth, TX to Des Moines, IA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Des Moines?

Iowa Motor Truck Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Iowa, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Fort Worth, TX to Des Moines, IA

Moving containers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $1,051 and $3,766. 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 Fort Worth costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,051 - $1,970
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,364 - $2,648
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,978 - $3,766

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $672 in Fort Worth, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $144 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Des Moines, IA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth, TX to Des Moines, IA

A rental truck for this 741-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Des Moines, Iowa, costs between $545 and $1,519. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $226 - $259
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Fort Worth daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $545 - $1,076
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $583 - $1,241
• 4+ bedrooms: $729 - $1,519

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $144 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 $312 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $226 - $259 in fuel for the 741-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $672 in Fort Worth, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth, TX to Des Moines, IA

For larger DIY moves from Fort Worth, 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 $1,170 and $2,118.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $986 - $1,737
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,170 - $2,118
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,523 - $2,956

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Fort Worth, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $672.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $72 - $144 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Worth to Des Moines?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
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 facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Fort Worth, TX vs Des Moines, IA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Des Moines, side by side with Fort Worth on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.