Moving from Mississippi to Nevada
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Las Vegas it is about 1,687 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,678 to 2,146 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,687 miJackson → Las Vegas
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,592+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 170 people moved from Mississippi to Nevada in 2024 (Census estimate, ±169), and about 533 went the other way. Between Jackson and Las Vegas it is about 1,687 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,592 – $10,122 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Nevada
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 170 people a year (±169), against about 533 (±494) from Nevada to Mississippi, so Nevada loses about 363 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 41st-largest of the 48 states sending people to Nevada; Nevada took in about 130,450 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar County | Washoe County | 223 ±344* |
| Forrest County | Clark County | 182 ±303* |
| Harrison County | Clark County | 117 ±73 |
| Hinds County | Clark County | 104 ±153* |
| Hancock County | Clark County | 80 ±105* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Jackson to Las Vegas, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Mississippi and Nevada.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Nevada
At about 1,687 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,592 – $10,122 for a two-bedroom home and $8,730 – $11,640 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,466 – $7,288; a freight trailer is $3,644 – $4,859.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,694 – $7,592 | $4,099 – $5,466 | $2,733 – $3,644 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,832 – $9,110 | $4,919 – $6,559 | $3,280 – $4,373 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,592 – $10,122 | $5,466 – $7,288 | $3,644 – $4,859 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,730 – $11,640 | $6,286 – $8,381 | $4,191 – $5,587 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,869 – $13,159 | $7,106 – $9,474 | $4,737 – $6,316 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,387 – $15,183 | $8,199 – $10,932 | $5,466 – $7,288 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,687 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.
City-to-city routes from Mississippi to Nevada
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Henderson | ~1,678 mi | 7–14 days | $7,551 – $10,068 | $8,684 – $11,578 |
| Jackson to North Las Vegas | ~1,684 mi | 7–14 days | $7,578 – $10,104 | $8,715 – $11,620 |
| Jackson to Paradise | ~1,686 mi | 7–14 days | $7,587 – $10,116 | $8,725 – $11,633 |
| Jackson to Las Vegas | ~1,687 mi | 7–14 days | $7,592 – $10,122 | $8,730 – $11,640 |
| Jackson to Spring Valley | ~1,694 mi | 7–14 days | $7,623 – $10,164 | $8,766 – $11,689 |
| Gulfport to Henderson | ~1,801 mi | 7–14 days | $8,105 – $10,806 | $9,320 – $12,427 |
| Gulfport to North Las Vegas | ~1,808 mi | 7–14 days | $8,136 – $10,848 | $9,356 – $12,475 |
| Gulfport to Paradise | ~1,808 mi | 7–14 days | $8,136 – $10,848 | $9,356 – $12,475 |
| Gulfport to Las Vegas | ~1,810 mi | 7–14 days | $8,145 – $10,860 | $9,367 – $12,489 |
| Gulfport to Spring Valley | ~1,817 mi | 7–14 days | $8,177 – $10,902 | $9,403 – $12,537 |
| Jackson to Carson City | ~2,002 mi | 7–14 days | $9,009 – $12,012 | $10,360 – $13,814 |
| Jackson to Reno | ~2,009 mi | 7–14 days | $9,041 – $12,054 | $10,397 – $13,862 |
| Gulfport to Carson City | ~2,138 mi | 7–14 days | $9,621 – $12,828 | $11,064 – $14,752 |
| Gulfport to Reno | ~2,146 mi | 7–14 days | $9,657 – $12,876 | $11,106 – $14,807 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi directory ranks them. At the Nevada end, 113 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Nevada, moving costs in Nevada, or the reverse trip, Nevada to Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Nevada moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Nevada?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Las Vegas, the distance is about 1,687 miles. From our model that is $7,592 – $10,122 for a two-bedroom home and $8,730 – $11,640 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,466 – $7,288 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,644 – $4,859. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Nevada, distances run from 1,678 to 2,146 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Nevada take?
Jackson to Las Vegas is 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Mississippi to Nevada?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Nevada is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Nevada?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,644 – $4,859 for a two-bedroom home over 1,687 miles against $7,592 – $10,122 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,466 – $7,288, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Nevada each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 170 people (±169) moved from Mississippi to Nevada that year, against about 533 (±494) from Nevada to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 41st-largest source of new residents for Nevada among the states.