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Lee's Summit, MO → Elko, NV · Long-distance move

Movers from Lee's Summit to Elko

About 1,344 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,450–$8,110, delivery in 3–7 days, 213 carriers on the Lee's Summit side and 4 in Elko.

  • 1,344 miroad distance
  • 23 h 52 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,450–$8,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,344 miles (1,139 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 52 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
213 (168 interstate)
Movers at destination
4 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Elko → Lee's Summit

Moving from Lee's Summit to Elko is a long-distance move of roughly 1,344 road miles, heading west from Missouri to Nevada.

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 $5,450 to $8,110 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 52 min.

On the Lee's Summit side there are 213 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (168 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4 around Elko (4 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 Elko.

Lee's Summit has a population of about 107,514 and Elko about 21,000. Lee's Summit is considerably denser (1,582 people per square mile versus 1,152), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Nevada is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Nevada levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Lee's Summit to Elko

Full-service estimate for 1,344 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,180 $2,660 $3,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,270 $3,990 $4,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,450 $6,640 $8,110
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,720 $10,630 $12,970
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,990 $14,620 $17,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,830–$2,590

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

Portable container

$2,220–$3,260

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

Full-service mover

$5,450–$8,110

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 Lee's Summit (origin)

Usko Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1499885
MC
563453
Based in
Independence, MO 64055 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
324 trucks, 324 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (916) 515-8065 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quiktrip Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Quik 'N Tasty Foods INC

USDOT
929617
MC
400737
Based in
Belton, MO 64012 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
188 trucks, 389 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (816) 331-2190 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twisted Farms LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3370466
MC
1193839
Based in
Lees Summit, MO 64086 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (816) 643-3551 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Kc LLC

USDOT
3099844
MC
76862
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64133 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (816) 267-4576 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bluestem Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
853649
MC
461613
Based in
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (816) 540-9173 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tingle Flooring

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: W C Tingle Company

USDOT
69105
MC
621836
Based in
Lee'S Summit, MO 64064 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (816) 524-9555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Tow Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elite Tow Service LLC

USDOT
2816899
MC
939135
Based in
Lees Summit, MO 64064 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (816) 935-5028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kellys Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3423365
MC
1107203
Based in
Grandview, MO 64030 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (816) 830-2101 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 213 movers in Lee's Summit

Near Elko (destination)

Naranjoherrera LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7891195
MC
81751123
Based in
Elko, NV 89801 (23 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (775) 421-7064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brothers Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4240187
MC
1641943
Based in
Spring Creek, NV 89815 (21 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (669) 282-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dlmovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dobbs Legacy LLC

USDOT
4302230
MC
1681964
Based in
Spring Creek, NV 89815 (21 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (775) 293-1543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Romnick Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4471389
MC
1764767
Based in
Elko, NV 89801 (23 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (775) 622-6232 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4 movers in Elko

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lee's Summit to Elko?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,180 to $3,240 for a studio, $3,270 to $4,860 for a one-bedroom, $5,450 to $8,110 for a two-bedroom, $8,720 to $12,970 for a three-bedroom and $11,990 to $17,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Elko from Lee's Summit?

About 1,344 road miles (1,139 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 52 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 Missouri into Nevada 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 Lee's Summit to Elko?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,830 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,260. 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 Lee's Summit–Elko corridor.