Moving from Overland Park, KS to Omaha, NE
About 200 miles across a state line, from Kansas into Nebraska, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Overland Park, KS to Omaha, NE covers about 200 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $900 – $1,200 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 204 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 200 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $900 – $1,200. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Overland Park to Omaha
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $675 – $900 | $486 – $648 | $324 – $432 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 – $1,080 | $583 – $778 | $389 – $518 |
| 2 bedrooms | $900 – $1,200 | $648 – $864 | $432 – $576 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,035 – $1,380 | $745 – $994 | $497 – $662 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,170 – $1,560 | $842 – $1,123 | $562 – $749 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,350 – $1,800 | $972 – $1,296 | $648 – $864 |
Transport only, for an estimated 200 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Overland Park to Omaha
200 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,000. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $900 to $1,200, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Overland Park to Omaha
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 204 people a year (±108) moved from Johnson County, KS, home to Overland Park, to Douglas County, NE, home to Omaha. Going the other way: about 443 people a year (±193). Movers from Johnson County make up 0.7% of the 27,426 people a year who moved into Douglas County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,013 people a year (±1,229) moving from Kansas to Nebraska and about 3,236 people a year (±1,585) from Nebraska to Kansas — a net gain for Kansas of about 1,223 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,448 ±989 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,981 ±579 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 2,618 ±497 |
| Riley County, KS | 1,264 ±400 |
| Miami County, KS | 1,193 ±321 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Sarpy County, NE | 5,378 ±722 |
| Lancaster County, NE | 2,722 ±544 |
| Pottawattamie County, IA | 1,544 ±512 |
| Adams County, NE | 1,008 ±770 |
| Woodbury County, IA | 478 ±224 |
Licensed movers at each end
57 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Overland Park (80 counting those licensed only inside Kansas). 32 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 10.6% of their 66 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studdard Moving and StorageUSDOT 99388 | Leavenworth · 26 mi | 22 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Century Van Lines IncUSDOT 888860 | Leavenworth · 26 mi | 20 trucks | 0 | — |
| Gerber Transfer LLCUSDOT 2391030 | Bonner Springs · 14 mi | 17 trucks | 12 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingUSDOT 2929832 | Lenexa · 3 mi | 14 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 6 |
| SPD Transfer ServiceUSDOT 283973 | Kansas City · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Moving ProzUSDOT 2275038 | Olathe · 12 mi | 11 trucks | 5 | 66.7% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Omaha end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Omaha: Ford Storage & Moving Company (Omaha, 240 trucks), N&W Transfer, Inc (Plattsmouth, 47 trucks), N & W Transfer Inc (Plattsmouth, 36 trucks), Firefighters on the Move (Papillion, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Kansas into Nebraska, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Overland Park to Omaha
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 200 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Omaha
A local move inside Omaha later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $505 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Omaha are Lincoln (about 59 mi), Des Moines (about 142 mi), Sioux Falls (about 190 mi).
Other routes from Overland Park
All routes from Overland Park, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park to Kansas City, KS | ~12 mi | $475 – $775 |
| Overland Park to Kansas City, MO | ~12 mi | $475 – $775 |
| Overland Park to Wichita, KS | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Overland Park to Des Moines, IA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Overland Park to Tulsa, OK | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| Overland Park to Oklahoma City, OK | ~335 mi | $1,508 – $2,010 |
| Overland Park to McKinney, TX | ~483 mi | $2,174 – $2,898 |
| Overland Park to Minneapolis, MN | ~491 mi | $2,210 – $2,946 |
Also moving to Omaha: from Lincoln, NE, from Des Moines, IA, from Sioux Falls, SD, from Minneapolis, MN.
Overland Park to Omaha moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Overland Park to Omaha?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 200 miles cost about $675 – $900 for a studio, $900 – $1,200 for a two-bedroom home and $1,035 – $1,380 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Overland Park to Omaha take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Overland Park to Omaha?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $432 – $576 for a two-bedroom home, against $900 – $1,200 with full-service movers; a moving container is $648 – $864.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Overland Park to Omaha?
Yes. Overland Park is in Kansas and Omaha is in Nebraska, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 57 listed movers within 30 miles of Overland Park hold it.
How many people move from Overland Park to Omaha each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 204 people a year (margin of error ±108) moved from Johnson County, which contains Overland Park, to Douglas County, which contains Omaha.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.