Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Omaha, NE
About 691 miles across a state line, from Texas 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 Fort Worth, TX to Omaha, NE covers about 691 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,110 – $4,146 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 125 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 691 miles between Texas and Nebraska, 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 $3,110 – $4,146 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Fort Worth to Omaha
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,332 – $3,110 | $1,679 – $2,239 | $1,119 – $1,493 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,799 – $3,731 | $2,015 – $2,687 | $1,343 – $1,791 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,110 – $4,146 | $2,239 – $2,985 | $1,493 – $1,990 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,576 – $4,768 | $2,575 – $3,433 | $1,716 – $2,289 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,042 – $5,390 | $2,910 – $3,881 | $1,940 – $2,587 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,664 – $6,219 | $3,358 – $4,478 | $2,239 – $2,985 |
Transport only, for an estimated 691 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, Fort Worth to Omaha
691 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,455. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,110 to $4,146, 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 Fort Worth to Omaha
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 125 people a year (±85) moved from Tarrant County, TX, home to Fort Worth, to Douglas County, NE, home to Omaha. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Tarrant County make up 0.5% 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 2,391 people a year (±1,151) moving from Texas to Nebraska and about 5,961 people a year (±3,142) from Nebraska to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 3,570 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX | 15,770 ±1,727 |
| Denton County, TX | 8,269 ±1,288 |
| Parker County, TX | 4,115 ±1,045 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,076 ±918 |
| Johnson County, TX | 2,998 ±637 |
| 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
69 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fort Worth (363 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 41 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.8% of their 158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 1038245 | Coppell · 25 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 29 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Midland Van LinesUSDOT 3516489 | Alvarado · 24 mi | 29 trucks | 33 | 45.5% of 22 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3051005 | Arlington · 15 mi | 22 trucks | 17 | 7.7% of 13 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Fort WorthUSDOT 2311698 | Fort Worth · 5 mi | 18 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Firefighting's Finest Moving & StorageUSDOT 2056011 | Fort Worth · 7 mi | 16 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 5 |
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 Texas 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 Fort Worth to Omaha
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 691 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
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 Fort Worth
All routes from Fort Worth, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth to Irving, TX | ~26 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Fort Worth to Oklahoma City, OK | ~219 mi | $986 – $1,314 |
| Fort Worth to Tulsa, OK | ~288 mi | $1,296 – $1,728 |
| Fort Worth to Wichita, KS | ~398 mi | $1,791 – $2,388 |
| Fort Worth to Overland Park, KS | ~530 mi | $2,385 – $3,180 |
| Fort Worth to Albuquerque, NM | ~650 mi | $2,925 – $3,900 |
| Fort Worth to Colorado Springs, CO | ~692 mi | $3,114 – $4,152 |
| Fort Worth to Aurora, CO | ~746 mi | $3,357 – $4,476 |
Also moving to Omaha: from Lincoln, NE, from Des Moines, IA, from Sioux Falls, SD, from Overland Park, KS.
Fort Worth to Omaha moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Worth to Omaha?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 691 miles cost about $2,332 – $3,110 for a studio, $3,110 – $4,146 for a two-bedroom home and $3,576 – $4,768 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fort Worth to Omaha take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Fort Worth to Omaha?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,493 – $1,990 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,110 – $4,146 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,239 – $2,985.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fort Worth to Omaha?
Yes. Fort Worth is in Texas and Omaha is in Nebraska, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 69 listed movers within 30 miles of Fort Worth hold it.
How many people move from Fort Worth to Omaha each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 125 people a year (margin of error ±85) moved from Tarrant County, which contains Fort Worth, 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.