Steamboat Springs, CO → Kearney, NE · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Steamboat Springs to Kearney

About 479 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,360–$4,990, delivery in 1–3 days, 9 carriers on the Steamboat Springs side and 33 in Kearney.

479 miroad distance
8 h 58 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,360–$4,9902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
To: Kearney, Nebraska
Road distance: ≈ 479 miles (406 straight-line)
Drive time: 8 h 58 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 9 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination: 33 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Kearney → Steamboat Springs

Moving from Steamboat Springs to Kearney is a regional long-distance move of roughly 479 road miles, heading east from Colorado 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 $3,360 to $4,990 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 58 min.

On the Steamboat Springs side there are 9 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 33 around Kearney (9 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 Kearney.

Steamboat Springs has a population of about 13,000 and Kearney about 34,000. Kearney is the denser city (2,257 people per square mile versus 1,337 in Steamboat Springs), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Nebraska than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Steamboat Springs to Kearney

Full-service estimate for 479 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,340	$1,640	$2,000
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,010	$2,460	$3,000
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,360	$4,090	$4,990
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,370	$6,550	$7,990
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,380	$9,000	$10,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,120

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,130

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

Full-service mover

$3,360–$4,990

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 Steamboat Springs (origin)

Conroy Moving And Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Rocket Cat LLC

USDOT: 3225248
Based in: Steamboat Spr, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (970) 879-1125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mountain Town Delivery Corp

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1145433
Based in: Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (970) 846-8481 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alpine Mountain Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Cc Services LLC

USDOT: 2395123
Based in: Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (970) 819-0167 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ski Town Moving And Delivery INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2818644
Based in: Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (970) 291-9060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ski Country Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2258385
Based in: Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (970) 291-9060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brstina LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2473897
Based in: Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (970) 402-0581 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Stakes Enterprises

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1459505
MC: 551364
Based in: Hayden, CO 81639 (23 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (970) 819-9331 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mountain Hauling LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1995798
MC: 708027
Based in: Yampa, CO 80483 (27 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (970) 367-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 9 movers in Steamboat Springs

Near Kearney (destination)

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

Tips for this move

Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.
Weigh the cost of full-value protection against the released-value default of 60 cents per pound.
Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Steamboat Springs–Kearney corridor.
Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Steamboat Springs to Kearney?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $2,000 for a studio, $2,010 to $3,000 for a one-bedroom, $3,360 to $4,990 for a two-bedroom, $5,370 to $7,990 for a three-bedroom and $7,380 to $10,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kearney from Steamboat Springs?

About 479 road miles (406 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 58 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 Colorado 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 Steamboat Springs to Kearney?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. 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 Steamboat Springs–Kearney corridor.