Nampa, ID

Kirkland, WA → Nampa, ID · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Kirkland to Nampa

About 464 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,500–$5,200, delivery in 1–3 days, 377 carriers on the Kirkland side and 139 in Nampa.

  • 464 miroad distance
  • 8 h 42 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,500–$5,2002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 464 miles (393 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 42 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
377 (129 interstate)
Movers at destination
139 (106 interstate)

Reverse: Nampa → Kirkland

The route from Kirkland, WA to Nampa, ID covers roughly 464 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,500 to $5,200 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 8 h 42 min.

On the Kirkland side there are 377 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (129 of them authorized for interstate work), and 139 around Nampa (106 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 Nampa.

Kirkland has a population of about 95,000 and Nampa about 120,384. Kirkland is considerably denser (5,177 people per square mile versus 2,991), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Idaho than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Idaho does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Kirkland to Nampa

Full-service estimate for 464 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,710 $2,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,100 $2,560 $3,120
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,500 $4,260 $5,200
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,590 $6,820 $8,320
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,690 $9,380 $11,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$780–$1,100

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

Portable container

$1,430–$2,110

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

Full-service mover

$3,500–$5,200

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 Kirkland (origin)

Paradigm Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405034
MC
1096843
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
103 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Savanah Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1303168
MC
505582
Based in
Seattle, WA 98108 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Hansen Bros Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8257
MC
59073
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98056 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Exselon

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3194560
MC
140641
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98033 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1939713
MC
691642
Based in
Woodinville, WA 98072 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Eco-Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3227005
MC
1304454
Based in
Seattle, WA 98119 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Jordan River Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
901418
MC
391125
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98034 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 377 movers in Kirkland

Near Nampa (destination)

Capital Distributing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
762129
MC
455079
Based in
Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

USA Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1189943
MC
475067
Based in
Meridian, ID 83642 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

R S T INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
52969
MC
174300
Based in
Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Triple C Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2349517
MC
804211
Based in
Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Muza-Pro LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3087546
MC
81853
Based in
Meridian, ID 83646 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Cx Northwest INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
581874
MC
281914
Based in
Nampa, ID 83687 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Best Coast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2165962
MC
752622
Based in
Nampa, ID 83651 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Brutsman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2336341
MC
841482
Based in
Star, ID 83669 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 139 movers in Nampa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kirkland to Nampa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,100 to $3,120 for a one-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,200 for a two-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,320 for a three-bedroom and $7,690 to $11,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Nampa from Kirkland?

About 464 road miles (393 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 42 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington into Idaho 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 Kirkland to Nampa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $780 to $1,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,430 to $2,110. 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 Kirkland–Nampa corridor.