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Scottsbluff, NE

Kearney, NE → Scottsbluff, NE · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Kearney to Scottsbluff

About 296 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,510–$3,740, delivery in 1–3 days, 33 carriers on the Kearney side and 21 in Scottsbluff.

  • 296 miroad distance
  • 5 h 48 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,510–$3,7402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 296 miles (251 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 48 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
In-state (Nebraska)
Movers at origin
33 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
21 (16 interstate)

Reverse: Scottsbluff → Kearney

Scottsbluff sits about 296 miles west of Kearney, so this is an in-state move 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 $2,510 to $3,740 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 5 h 48 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 21 around Scottsbluff (16 interstate). For an in-state 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 Scottsbluff.

Kearney has a population of about 34,000 and Scottsbluff about 15,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,257 and 2,177 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Kearney to Scottsbluff

Full-service estimate for 296 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,170 $1,430 $1,740
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,510 $1,840 $2,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,510 $3,070 $3,740
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,020 $4,910 $5,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,530 $6,750 $8,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$640

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

Portable container

$1,280–$1,890

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

Full-service mover

$2,510–$3,740

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Kearney, NE → Scottsbluff, NE. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Scottsbluff (destination)

Douglas Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3974463
MC
1486188
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (347) 749-9690 Route Verify on FMCSA

S C Blanton Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2964567
MC
6709
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (308) 633-2604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jody Shellito

Licensed interstate
USDOT
666294
MC
315220
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (308) 641-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&a Transportation INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
896528
MC
471142
Based in
Minatate, NE 69356 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (303) 725-5880 Route Verify on FMCSA

U And U Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
626338
MC
301563
Based in
Morill, NE 69358 (22 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (308) 635-0080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avila'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roberto Avila

USDOT
1136370
MC
480651
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (308) 641-8005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Montelongo Trucking & Son LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1675002
MC
1093782
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (308) 765-9849 Route Verify on FMCSA

E & M Garza LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1464695
MC
553270
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (308) 672-0849 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Scottsbluff

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,510 to $2,240 for a one-bedroom, $2,510 to $3,740 for a two-bedroom, $4,020 to $5,980 for a three-bedroom and $5,530 to $8,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Scottsbluff from Kearney?

About 296 road miles (251 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Kearney and Scottsbluff are in Nebraska, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Kearney to Scottsbluff?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,890. 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–Scottsbluff corridor.