Grand Island, NE → Centennial, CO · Regional long-distance move
About 419 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,140–$4,670, delivery in 1–3 days, 85 carriers on the Grand Island side and 826 in Centennial.
Centennial sits about 419 miles west of Grand Island, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nebraska to Colorado that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,140 to $4,670 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 55 min.
On the Grand Island side there are 85 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 of them authorized for interstate work), and 826 around Centennial (318 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 Centennial.
Grand Island has a population of about 53,000 and Centennial about 108,658. Centennial is the denser city (3,650 people per square mile versus 1,764 in Grand Island), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,880 | $2,300 | $2,800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,140 | $3,830 | $4,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,020 | $6,120 | $7,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,900 | $8,420 | $10,270 |
$580–$820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,390–$2,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,140–$4,670
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Grand Island, NE → Centennial, CO. 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: Grand Island Express INC
Legal name: Y And M Trucking LLC
Legal name: Mark Mack LLC
Legal name: Nas Trucking LLC
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,880 to $2,800 for a one-bedroom, $3,140 to $4,670 for a two-bedroom, $5,020 to $7,470 for a three-bedroom and $6,900 to $10,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 419 road miles (355 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 55 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Nebraska into Colorado 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 $580 to $820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,050. 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 Grand Island–Centennial corridor.