Grand Island, NE → Jackson, MS · Long-distance move
About 880 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,960–$5,890, delivery in 2–5 days, 85 carriers on the Grand Island side and 173 in Jackson.
The route from Grand Island, NE to Jackson, MS covers roughly 880 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,960 to $5,890 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 52 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 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.
Grand Island has a population of about 53,000 and Jackson about 141,196. The two cities have comparable density (1,764 and 1,376 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,580 | $1,930 | $2,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,370 | $2,900 | $3,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,960 | $4,830 | $5,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,330 | $7,720 | $9,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,710 | $10,620 | $12,950 |
$1,200–$1,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,810–$2,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,960–$5,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Grand Island, NE → Jackson, MS. 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: Allegiance LLC
Legal name: Dinero Xchange LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,580 to $2,360 for a studio, $2,370 to $3,530 for a one-bedroom, $3,960 to $5,890 for a two-bedroom, $6,330 to $9,420 for a three-bedroom and $8,710 to $12,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 880 road miles (746 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 52 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Nebraska 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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–Jackson corridor.