Garden City, KS → Jackson, MS · Long-distance move

Movers from Garden City to Jackson

About 845 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,840–$5,710, delivery in 2–5 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 173 in Jackson.

845 miroad distance
15 h 16 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,840–$5,7102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Garden City, Kansas
To: Jackson, Mississippi
Road distance: ≈ 845 miles (716 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 16 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination: 173 (113 interstate)

Reverse: Jackson → Garden City

Jackson sits about 845 miles southeast of Garden City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Mississippi 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 $3,840 to $5,710 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 15 h 16 min.

On the Garden City side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 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.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and Jackson about 141,196. Garden City is considerably denser (2,557 people per square mile versus 1,376), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Garden City to Jackson

Full-service estimate for 845 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,530	$1,870	$2,280
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,300	$2,810	$3,420
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,840	$4,680	$5,710
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,140	$7,480	$9,130
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,440	$10,290	$12,550

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,170–$1,650

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

Portable container

$1,770–$2,610

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

Full-service mover

$3,840–$5,710

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Garden City (origin)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2479056
MC: 1769000
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 290-9858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Matthew J Bribiesca

USDOT: 721279
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (620) 277-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hendersons Delivery And Service Solutions LLC

USDOT: 1635404
MC: 602913
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (620) 272-0458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nicholas Matthew Smith

USDOT: 2465753
MC: 916698
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 277-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3515165
MC: 1164842
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (620) 937-1408 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R D Norris INC

USDOT: 601788
MC: 1762835
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (620) 276-2326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2480945
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 805-2513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Yatsa Morgan

USDOT: 2819081
MC: 76775
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (303) 501-4171 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Garden City

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 Garden City to Jackson?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,530 to $2,280 for a studio, $2,300 to $3,420 for a one-bedroom, $3,840 to $5,710 for a two-bedroom, $6,140 to $9,130 for a three-bedroom and $8,440 to $12,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jackson from Garden City?

About 845 road miles (716 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 16 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 Kansas 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 Garden City to Jackson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,170 to $1,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,610. 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 Garden City–Jackson corridor.