Moving from Omaha, NE to Plano, TX
About 663 miles across a state line, from Nebraska into Texas, 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 Omaha, NE to Plano, TX covers about 663 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,984 – $3,978 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 224 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 663 miles between Nebraska and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,984 – $3,978 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Omaha to Plano
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,238 – $2,984 | $1,611 – $2,148 | $1,074 – $1,432 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,685 – $3,580 | $1,933 – $2,578 | $1,289 – $1,718 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,984 – $3,978 | $2,148 – $2,864 | $1,432 – $1,909 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,431 – $4,575 | $2,470 – $3,294 | $1,647 – $2,196 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,879 – $5,171 | $2,793 – $3,723 | $1,862 – $2,482 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,475 – $5,967 | $3,222 – $4,296 | $2,148 – $2,864 |
Transport only, for an estimated 663 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, Omaha to Plano
663 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,315. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,984 to $3,978, 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 Omaha to Plano
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 224 people a year (±249) moved from Douglas County, NE, home to Omaha, to Collin County, TX, home to Plano. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 17 people a year (±27). Movers from Douglas County make up 0.3% of the 75,099 people a year who moved into Collin County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,961 people a year (±3,142) moving from Nebraska to Texas and about 2,391 people a year (±1,151) from Texas to Nebraska — a net gain for Texas of about 3,570 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX | 18,851 ±1,674 |
| Denton County, TX | 9,607 ±1,325 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,329 ±594 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 2,067 ±969 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,000 ±1,598 |
Licensed movers at each end
34 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Omaha (46 counting those licensed only inside Nebraska). 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 Plano end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Plano: Atlantic Relocation Systems (Carrollton, 72 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Coppell, 65 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Carrollton, 54 trucks), Santana Moving & Storage LLC (Fate, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Nebraska into Texas, 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 Omaha to Plano
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 663 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Plano
A local move inside Plano later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Plano are McKinney (about 13 mi), Garland (about 14 mi), Dallas (about 22 mi).
Other routes from Omaha
All routes from Omaha, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha to Lincoln, NE | ~59 mi | $505 – $817 |
| 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 |
Also moving to Plano: from San Antonio, TX, from El Paso, TX, from Albuquerque, NM, from Nashville, TN.
Omaha to Plano moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Omaha to Plano?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 663 miles cost about $2,238 – $2,984 for a studio, $2,984 – $3,978 for a two-bedroom home and $3,431 – $4,575 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Omaha to Plano take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Omaha to Plano?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,432 – $1,909 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,984 – $3,978 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,148 – $2,864.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Omaha to Plano?
Yes. Omaha is in Nebraska and Plano is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 34 listed movers within 30 miles of Omaha hold it.
How many people move from Omaha to Plano each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 224 people a year (margin of error ±249) moved from Douglas County, which contains Omaha, to Collin County, which contains Plano.
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.