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Carson City, NV → Lawrence, KS · Cross-country move

Movers from Carson City to Lawrence

About 1,545 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,870–$8,740, delivery in 5–10 days, 32 carriers on the Carson City side and 17 in Lawrence.

  • 1,545 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,870–$8,7402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,545 miles (1,310 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
32 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
17 (14 interstate)

Reverse: Lawrence → Carson City

The route from Carson City, NV to Lawrence, KS covers roughly 1,545 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $5,870 to $8,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Carson City side there are 32 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 17 around Lawrence (14 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 Lawrence.

Carson City has a population of about 59,000 and Lawrence about 95,000. Lawrence is the denser city (2,772 people per square mile versus 406 in Carson City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas than in Nevada, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Kansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Carson City to Lawrence

Full-service estimate for 1,545 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,350 $2,870 $3,500
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,520 $4,300 $5,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,870 $7,160 $8,740
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,400 $11,460 $13,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,920 $15,760 $19,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,190–$3,090

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

Portable container

$2,400–$3,530

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

Full-service mover

$5,870–$8,740

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

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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 Carson City (origin)

Gentle Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A & B Relocations INC

USDOT
4164289
MC
1600731
Based in
Carson City, NV 89705 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (559) 547-5704 Route Verify on FMCSA

Empire Contractors & Empire Waste Systems

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Empire Contractors INC

USDOT
1707107
Based in
Incline Village, NV 89451 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (775) 831-2246 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marty'S Appliance

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3099902
Based in
Minden, NV 89423 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (775) 782-5099 Route Verify on FMCSA

C&t Consulting Agency LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4512928
MC
1786930
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (909) 720-9588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Minutemen Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3802718
MC
1369347
Based in
Washoe Valley, NV 89704 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (775) 541-8305 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vogts Logistics And Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3948186
MC
1468493
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (775) 297-9473 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Out Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4176145
MC
1607125
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (775) 315-9840 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rapid Car Sales & Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4563432
MC
1814154
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (321) 303-5705 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 32 movers in Carson City

Near Lawrence (destination)

Professional Delivery Services INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1380572
MC
745731
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (785) 312-0351 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Agents LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1644908
MC
616036
Based in
Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
917983
MC
397078
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (785) 842-1115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Starving Artists Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bcv Moving On LLC

USDOT
768024
MC
345177
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (785) 749-5073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Swing Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1996368
MC
727907
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (913) 645-7101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freedom In Christ Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1397728
MC
530604
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (785) 218-3406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zhanettrucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3516994
MC
1176725
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (702) 981-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dock2dock

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Door2door Movers LLC

USDOT
4517072
MC
1789178
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (785) 200-8777 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 17 movers in Lawrence

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Carson City to Lawrence?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,350 to $3,500 for a studio, $3,520 to $5,240 for a one-bedroom, $5,870 to $8,740 for a two-bedroom, $9,400 to $13,980 for a three-bedroom and $12,920 to $19,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lawrence from Carson City?

About 1,545 road miles (1,310 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Nevada 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 Carson City to Lawrence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,190 to $3,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,530. 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 Carson City–Lawrence corridor.