Olathe, KS

Amarillo, TX → Olathe, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Amarillo to Olathe

About 546 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,340–$4,970, delivery in 2–5 days, 82 carriers on the Amarillo side and 309 in Olathe.

  • 546 miroad distance
  • 10 h 7 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,340–$4,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 546 miles (463 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 7 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
82 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
309 (251 interstate)

Reverse: Olathe → Amarillo

Olathe sits about 546 miles northeast of Amarillo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Kansas that most movers classify as a 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 $3,340 to $4,970 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 7 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 309 around Olathe (251 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 Olathe.

Amarillo has a population of about 205,130 and Olathe about 150,025. The two cities have comparable density (1,959 and 2,283 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Kansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Amarillo to Olathe

Full-service estimate for 546 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,340 $1,630 $1,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,000 $2,440 $2,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,340 $4,070 $4,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,340 $6,520 $7,950
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,350 $8,960 $10,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$860–$1,220

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

Portable container

$1,510–$2,220

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

Full-service mover

$3,340–$4,970

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 82 movers in Amarillo

Near Olathe (destination)

Transam

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
315503
MC
197897
Based in
Olathe, KS 66062 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
892 trucks, 481 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
90053
MC
319061
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66106 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jett Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
869516
MC
389505
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
210 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264809
MC
179486
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

You Move Me

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3964808
MC
1479739
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Stellar G Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3662876
MC
1267078
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 99 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Translinellc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2183286
MC
758055
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Nova Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3436388
MC
1119700
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 309 movers in Olathe

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $1,990 for a studio, $2,000 to $2,980 for a one-bedroom, $3,340 to $4,970 for a two-bedroom, $5,340 to $7,950 for a three-bedroom and $7,350 to $10,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olathe from Amarillo?

About 546 road miles (463 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Kansas 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 Olathe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $860 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. 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–Olathe corridor.