Grand Island, NE → Kennewick, WA · Long-distance move
About 1,298 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,630–$8,380, delivery in 3–7 days, 85 carriers on the Grand Island side and 137 in Kennewick.
The route from Grand Island, NE to Kennewick, WA covers roughly 1,298 miles by road, a northwest-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 $5,630 to $8,380 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 5 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 137 around Kennewick (91 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 Kennewick.
Grand Island has a population of about 53,000 and Kennewick about 88,000. Kennewick is the denser city (2,944 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. Washington is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,250 | $2,750 | $3,350 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,380 | $4,120 | $5,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,630 | $6,870 | $8,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,010 | $10,990 | $13,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,390 | $15,100 | $18,430 |
$1,780–$2,520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,180–$3,200
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,630–$8,380
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Grand Island, NE → Kennewick, WA. 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: Tri-City United INC
Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC
Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,250 to $3,350 for a studio, $3,380 to $5,030 for a one-bedroom, $5,630 to $8,380 for a two-bedroom, $9,010 to $13,400 for a three-bedroom and $12,390 to $18,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,298 road miles (1,100 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 5 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Washington 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 $1,780 to $2,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,180 to $3,200. 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–Kennewick corridor.