($508+) McKinney, TX to Des Moines, IA Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from McKinney, Texas, to Des Moines, Iowa, costs between $1,513 and $7,504. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 665-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $306 - $2,040, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between McKinney and Des Moines. For a rough baseline, movers based in McKinney tend to start around $282 plus $89/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,513 - $4,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,145 - $5,514
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,001 - $7,504

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 McKinney to Des Moines.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Des Moines, IA

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $973 and $3,158. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in McKinney runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $973 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,312 - $2,487
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,773 - $3,158

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $77 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $153 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $714 in McKinney, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Des Moines, IA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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

Truck rentals from McKinney, Texas, to Des Moines, Iowa, range from $504 - $1,274 for the 665-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $216 - $247
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• McKinney daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $504 - $878
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $506 - $1,064
• 4+ bedrooms: $685 - $1,274

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $153 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in McKinney, Texas, usually costs about $714 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 665-mile drive falls between $216 and $247, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $51 and $306 to your total.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from McKinney, Texas, to Des Moines, Iowa. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $918 and $1,969.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $939 - $1,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $998 - $1,969
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,391 - $2,526

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in McKinney, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $714.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $153 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.66/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: McKinney, 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 McKinney 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.