Grand Island, NE

Round Rock, TX → Grand Island, NE · Long-distance move

Movers from Round Rock to Grand Island

About 849 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,100–$6,100, delivery in 2–5 days, 478 carriers on the Round Rock side and 85 in Grand Island.

  • 849 miroad distance
  • 15 h 20 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,100–$6,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 849 miles (719 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 20 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
478 (144 interstate)
Movers at destination
85 (35 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Island → Round Rock

Moving from Round Rock to Grand Island is a long-distance move of roughly 849 road miles, heading north from Texas to Nebraska.

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 $4,100 to $6,100 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 20 min.

On the Round Rock side there are 478 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (144 of them authorized for interstate work), and 85 around Grand Island (35 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 Grand Island.

Round Rock has a population of about 141,282 and Grand Island about 53,000. Round Rock is considerably denser (3,177 people per square mile versus 1,764), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Nebraska does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Round Rock to Grand Island

Full-service estimate for 849 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,640 $2,000 $2,440
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,460 $3,000 $3,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,100 $5,000 $6,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,560 $8,000 $9,760
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,020 $11,000 $13,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,170–$1,660

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,610

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

Full-service mover

$4,100–$6,100

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Round Rock, TX → Grand Island, 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 Round Rock (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3538096
MC
1361596
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2608633
MC
917444
Based in
Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2190438
MC
1544165
Based in
Austin, TX 78753 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3903424
MC
1438723
Based in
Austin, TX 78729 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1748594
MC
640166
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1655425
MC
609081
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Austin LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
902281
MC
391383
Based in
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

S Sosa Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3157306
MC
1115157
Based in
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 478 movers in Round Rock

Near Grand Island (destination)

Grand Island Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
54988
MC
135283
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
158 trucks, 164 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Tom'S Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1174681
MC
471083
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Yeral R Menendez

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2548189
MC
887320
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Sunset Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227519
MC
1635024
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Central Nebraska Transload Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2370201
MC
813134
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Amp Works LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2540706
MC
1671268
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Mack Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2781913
MC
926617
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Nas Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1370171
MC
523881
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All 85 movers in Grand Island

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Round Rock to Grand Island?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,640 to $2,440 for a studio, $2,460 to $3,660 for a one-bedroom, $4,100 to $6,100 for a two-bedroom, $6,560 to $9,760 for a three-bedroom and $9,020 to $13,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Island from Round Rock?

About 849 road miles (719 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Texas into Nebraska 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 Round Rock to Grand Island?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,170 to $1,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,610. 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 Round Rock–Grand Island corridor.