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Kearney, NE

Amarillo, TX → Kearney, NE · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Amarillo to Kearney

About 482 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,200–$4,760, delivery in 1–3 days, 82 carriers on the Amarillo side and 33 in Kearney.

  • 482 miroad distance
  • 9 h 1 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,200–$4,7602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 482 miles (409 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 1 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
82 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
33 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Kearney → Amarillo

Moving from Amarillo to Kearney is a regional long-distance move of roughly 482 road miles, heading north from Texas to Nebraska.

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 $3,200 to $4,760 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 9 h 1 min.

On the Amarillo side there are 82 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 33 around Kearney (9 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 Kearney.

Amarillo has a population of about 205,130 and Kearney about 34,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,959 and 2,257 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Nebraska does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Amarillo to Kearney

Full-service estimate for 482 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,280 $1,560 $1,910
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,920 $2,340 $2,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,200 $3,900 $4,760
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,120 $6,250 $7,620
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,040 $8,590 $10,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,120

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,450–$2,130

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,200–$4,760

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Amarillo, TX → Kearney, NE. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Amarillo (origin)

Panhandle Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1805503
MC
658792
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (806) 372-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alisam Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2257395
MC
268796
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (806) 242-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lmse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465051
MC
957350
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79108 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (806) 731-4720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mares Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3260407
MC
1027740
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (806) 680-0774 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allegiance Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3348053
MC
1069858
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (806) 584-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mobile On Demand Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1953681
MC
699614
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79110 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (806) 350-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Viva Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3737604
MC
1321822
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79104 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (915) 238-0696 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Ram Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3561243
MC
1196089
Based in
Claude, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (806) 341-6575 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 82 movers in Amarillo

Near Kearney (destination)

H & S Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
569072
MC
277884
Based in
Kearney, NE 68845 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
262 trucks, 197 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rolar INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
329917
MC
213127
Based in
Gibbon, NE 68840 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (308) 468-6852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cash-Wa Distributing Co Of Kearney INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
274172
Based in
Kearney, NE 68845 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell'S Appliance & Electronics INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1640509
Based in
Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (308) 234-6526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kearney Moving Service

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Goforth LLC

USDOT
4041599
Based in
Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (308) 237-2445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spracklen Russell Construction

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1427564
Based in
Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (308) 236-6036 Route Verify on FMCSA

O Bar Cattle Co INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
761952
Based in
Gibbon, NE 68840 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (308) 468-5825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerry Carpenter

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2556304
Based in
Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (308) 390-6611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Kearney

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Amarillo to Kearney?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,910 for a studio, $1,920 to $2,860 for a one-bedroom, $3,200 to $4,760 for a two-bedroom, $5,120 to $7,620 for a three-bedroom and $7,040 to $10,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kearney from Amarillo?

About 482 road miles (409 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 1 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into Nebraska 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Amarillo to Kearney?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Amarillo–Kearney corridor.