Elko, NV → Jackson, MS · Cross-country move

Movers from Elko to Jackson

About 1,803 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,120–$9,100, delivery in 5–10 days, 4 carriers on the Elko side and 173 in Jackson.

1,803 miroad distance
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,120–$9,1002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Elko, Nevada
To: Jackson, Mississippi
Road distance: ≈ 1,803 miles (1,528 straight-line)
Drive time: 31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 4 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 173 (113 interstate)

Reverse: Jackson → Elko

Moving from Elko to Jackson is a cross-country move of roughly 1,803 road miles, heading east from Nevada to Mississippi.

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 $6,120 to $9,100 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 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Elko side there are 4 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 173 around Jackson (113 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 Jackson.

Elko has a population of about 21,000 and Jackson about 141,196. The two cities have comparable density (1,152 and 1,376 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Mississippi than in Nevada, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Mississippi does collect a state income tax, unlike Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Elko to Jackson

Full-service estimate for 1,803 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,450	$2,990	$3,640
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,670	$4,480	$5,460
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,120	$7,460	$9,100
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,790	$11,940	$14,570
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,460	$16,420	$20,030

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,600–$3,670

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

Portable container

$2,630–$3,870

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

Full-service mover

$6,120–$9,100

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 Elko (origin)

Naranjoherrera LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 7891195
MC: 81751123
Based in: Elko, NV 89801 (23 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (775) 421-7064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brothers Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4240187
MC: 1641943
Based in: Spring Creek, NV 89815 (21 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (669) 282-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dlmovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dobbs Legacy LLC

USDOT: 4302230
MC: 1681964
Based in: Spring Creek, NV 89815 (21 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (775) 293-1543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Romnick Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4471389
MC: 1764767
Based in: Elko, NV 89801 (23 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (775) 622-6232 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4 movers in Elko

Near Jackson (destination)

Gulf Relay LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2068379
MC: 723111
Based in: Clinton, MS 39056 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 249 trucks, 247 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (601) 487-4853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kllm Expedited Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 749588
MC: 339564
Based in: Richland, MS 39218 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 146 trucks, 271 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (800) 925-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sysco Jackson LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 327397
MC: 1099753
Based in: Jackson, MS 39209 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Baxter Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4130332
MC: 1581497
Based in: Jackson, MS 39213 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (479) 236-2820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Allegiance LLC

USDOT: 913816
MC: 395598
Based in: Ridgeland, MS 39157 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (601) 853-9644 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ajc Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2816501
MC: 1033161
Based in: Jackson, MS 39201 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (470) 252-2002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Honorable Jones Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dinero Xchange LLC

USDOT: 4109408
MC: 1670838
Based in: Jackson, MS 39203 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (504) 298-8778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Invictus Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3469769
MC: 1161870
Based in: Jackson, MS 39211 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (347) 556-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 173 movers in Jackson

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Elko to Jackson?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,450 to $3,640 for a studio, $3,670 to $5,460 for a one-bedroom, $6,120 to $9,100 for a two-bedroom, $9,790 to $14,570 for a three-bedroom and $13,460 to $20,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jackson from Elko?

About 1,803 road miles (1,528 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 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 Mississippi 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 Elko to Jackson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,600 to $3,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,870. 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 Elko–Jackson corridor.