Kearney, NE → Augusta, GA · Long-distance move

Movers from Kearney to Augusta

About 1,255 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,070–$7,550, delivery in 3–7 days, 33 carriers on the Kearney side and 200 in Augusta.

1,255 miroad distance
22 h 20 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,070–$7,5502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kearney, Nebraska
To: Augusta, Georgia
Road distance: ≈ 1,255 miles (1,064 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 20 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 33 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 200 (127 interstate)

Reverse: Augusta → Kearney

The route from Kearney, NE to Augusta, GA covers roughly 1,255 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 $5,070 to $7,550 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 22 h 20 min.

On the Kearney side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 200 around Augusta (127 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 Augusta.

Kearney has a population of about 34,000 and Augusta about 201,999. Kearney is considerably denser (2,257 people per square mile versus 668), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Kearney to Augusta

Full-service estimate for 1,255 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,030	$2,470	$3,020
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,040	$3,710	$4,530
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,070	$6,180	$7,550
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,110	$9,900	$12,070
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,160	$13,610	$16,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,740–$2,460

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

Portable container

$2,140–$3,150

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

Full-service mover

$5,070–$7,550

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 Kearney (origin)

H & S Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 569072
MC: 277884
Based in: Kearney, NE 68845 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 262 trucks, 197 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rolar INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 329917
MC: 213127
Based in: Gibbon, NE 68840 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (308) 468-6852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cash-Wa Distributing Co Of Kearney INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 274172
Based in: Kearney, NE 68845 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell'S Appliance & Electronics INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1640509
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (308) 234-6526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kearney Moving Service

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Goforth LLC

USDOT: 4041599
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (308) 237-2445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spracklen Russell Construction

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1427564
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (308) 236-6036 Route Verify on FMCSA

O Bar Cattle Co INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 761952
Based in: Gibbon, NE 68840 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (308) 468-5825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerry Carpenter

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2556304
Based in: Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (308) 390-6611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Kearney

Near Augusta (destination)

Turner Transportation Specialists INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 627071
MC: 141754
Based in: Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (706) 722-0478 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chancey'S Towing & Recovery LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 514650
MC: 654579
Based in: Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (706) 796-1642 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adsi Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 754250
MC: 341078
Based in: Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (706) 793-0186 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truckaugusta

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Thompson & Webster LLC

USDOT: 955615
MC: 408946
Based in: Augusta, GA 30909 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (706) 364-1754 Route Verify on FMCSA

H & S Transfer Companyinc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 92748
MC: 129267
Based in: Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (706) 722-7582 Route Verify on FMCSA

Time Transportation & Leasing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 387338
MC: 220857
Based in: Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (706) 722-5448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southern Freight Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2174279
MC: 869487
Based in: Hephzibah, GA 30815 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (706) 829-3538 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scotts Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4348219
MC: 1699797
Based in: Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (706) 306-0069 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 200 movers in Augusta

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kearney to Augusta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,020 for a studio, $3,040 to $4,530 for a one-bedroom, $5,070 to $7,550 for a two-bedroom, $8,110 to $12,070 for a three-bedroom and $11,160 to $16,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Augusta from Kearney?

About 1,255 road miles (1,064 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Nebraska into Georgia 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 Kearney to Augusta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,740 to $2,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,150. 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 Kearney–Augusta corridor.