Moving from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE
At about 59 miles, Omaha to Lincoln is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 59 miles the drive is on the clock too — about an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE covers about 59 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $505 – $817 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 3,870 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 59 miles, crews cover Omaha to Lincoln in a single day — about an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Omaha to Lincoln
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Omaha to Lincoln
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $43–$53 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $505 to $817. The 59 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Omaha to Lincoln
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 3,870 people a year (±713) moved from Douglas County, NE, home to Omaha, to Lancaster County, NE, home to Lincoln. Going the other way: about 2,722 people a year (±544). Movers from Douglas County make up 16.8% of the 23,028 people a year who moved into Lancaster County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Sarpy County, NE | 6,215 ±816 |
| Lancaster County, NE | 3,870 ±713 |
| Pottawattamie County, IA | 1,015 ±284 |
| San Joaquin County, CA | 808 ±796 |
| Washington County, NE | 609 ±266 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Douglas County, NE | 3,870 ±713 |
| Hall County, NE | 1,339 ±454 |
| Seward County, NE | 931 ±1,040 |
| Sarpy County, NE | 906 ±273 |
| Saunders County, NE | 566 ±297 |
Licensed movers at each end
46 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Omaha. 22 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.7% of their 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Storage & Moving CompanyUSDOT 563314 | Omaha · 12 mi | 240 trucks | 73 | 20.7% of 29 |
| N&W Transfer, IncUSDOT 7585272 | Plattsmouth · 19 mi | 47 trucks | 0 | — |
| N & W Transfer IncUSDOT 53226 | Plattsmouth · 19 mi | 36 trucks | 73 | 25.0% of 24 |
| Firefighters on the MoveUSDOT 1686194 | Papillion · 11 mi | 23 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2590545 | Omaha · 4 mi | 20 trucks | 9 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncUSDOT 1119370 | Omaha · 5 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Lincoln end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Lincoln: Black Belt Movers (Lincoln, 9 trucks), Lincoln Moving Services (Lincoln, 7 trucks), Heartland Moving (Lincoln, 7 trucks), Chets Transfer Inc (Lincoln, 6 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Nebraska, so Nebraska rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Nebraska licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Nebraska, so your protection on this 59-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Omaha to Lincoln
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $43 to $53 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Lincoln
A local move inside Lincoln 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 Lincoln are Omaha (about 59 mi), Kansas City (about 188 mi), Kansas City (about 190 mi).
Other routes from Omaha
All routes from Omaha, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha to Des Moines, IA | ~142 mi | $639 – $852 |
| Omaha to Sioux Falls, SD | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Omaha to Kansas City, MO | ~193 mi | $869 – $1,158 |
| Omaha to Overland Park, KS | ~200 mi | $900 – $1,200 |
| Omaha to Minneapolis, MN | ~338 mi | $1,521 – $2,028 |
| Omaha to Fargo, ND | ~455 mi | $2,048 – $2,730 |
| Omaha to Denver, CO | ~567 mi | $2,552 – $3,402 |
| Omaha to Colorado Springs, CO | ~582 mi | $2,619 – $3,492 |
Also moving to Lincoln: from Kansas City, MO, from Des Moines, IA, from Sioux Falls, SD.
Omaha to Lincoln moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Omaha to Lincoln?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $505 – $817; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $849 – $1,506. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 59 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Omaha to Lincoln take?
One day. The drive is about an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Omaha to Lincoln?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 59 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Omaha to Lincoln an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Nebraska, so the move is regulated by Nebraska rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Nebraska requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Omaha to Lincoln each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 3,870 people a year (margin of error ±713) moved from Douglas County, which contains Omaha, to Lancaster County, which contains Lincoln.
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.