Aurora, CO → Scottsbluff, NE · Regional long-distance move
About 188 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,290–$3,410, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,183 carriers on the Aurora side and 21 in Scottsbluff.
The route from Aurora, CO to Scottsbluff, NE covers roughly 188 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $2,290 to $3,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 57 min.
On the Aurora side there are 1,183 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (464 of them authorized for interstate work), and 21 around Scottsbluff (16 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 Scottsbluff.
Aurora has a population of about 410,053 and Scottsbluff about 15,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,413 and 2,177 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Nebraska than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,370 | $1,680 | $2,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,290 | $2,790 | $3,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,470 | $5,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,040 | $6,150 | $7,500 |
$340–$480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,190–$1,750
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,290–$3,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Aurora, CO → Scottsbluff, NE. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: Roberto Avila
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,860 for a studio, $1,370 to $2,040 for a one-bedroom, $2,290 to $3,410 for a two-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,450 for a three-bedroom and $5,040 to $7,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 188 road miles (159 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 57 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $340 to $480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,190 to $1,750. 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.
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 Aurora–Scottsbluff corridor.