--- title: Elko, Winnemucca and Rural Nevada Movers | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/rural-nevada/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Service area: Northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/) - Elko, Winnemucca and rural Nevada # Elko, Winnemucca and rural Nevada Elko is 287.5 miles and about 4 h 49 min from the O'Brien's warehouse in Sparks, Winnemucca 163.3 miles, Tonopah 229.1 miles and Lovelock 90.7 miles. These are long hauls inside Nevada, so a rural move is planned as a trip with a date set well ahead. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## Every town in this area, by drive time **Free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave (OSRM); real trips vary with traffic and snow** | Town | Miles from Sparks | Drive time | Elevation (ft) | Households | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lovelock | 91 | 1 h 35 min | 3,977 | 587 | | Winnemucca | 163 | 2 h 46 min | 4,430 | 3,444 | | Tonopah | 229 | 4 h 40 min | 6,126 | 1,039 | | Elko | 288 | 4 h 49 min | 5,112 | 7,608 | Data: [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [USGS Elevation Point Query Service](https://apps.nationalmap.gov/epqs/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html). ## Movers by town 4 - [### Movers in Lovelock Lovelock is 90.7 miles east of the O'Brien's warehouse in Sparks on I-80, at 3,977 feet, with a median home value of $183,700.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/lovelock/) - [### Movers in Winnemucca Winnemucca has about 3,444 households and a median age of 33, and it is 163.3 miles and about 2 hours 46 minutes from the O'Brien's warehouse in Sparks on I-80.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/winnemucca/) - [### Movers in Elko Elko has 20,696 residents and 7,608 households, and it is 287.5 miles and about 4 hours 49 minutes from the O'Brien's warehouse in Sparks.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/elko/) - [### Movers in Tonopah Tonopah has about 1,039 households and a median home value of $143,900, and it is 229.1 miles and nearly five hours from the O'Brien's warehouse in Sparks.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/tonopah/) Rural Nevada is a long state. I-80 carries you east to Lovelock, Winnemucca and Elko, and US 95 runs south to Tonopah. The towns are small by Reno standards but they have real moving needs: new jobs in mining and health care, retirements, and families heading to or from the Truckee Meadows. ## Moves between rural towns and Reno are moves within Nevada. A household move from Elko to Reno or from Reno to Winnemucca stays inside the state, and Nevada Transportation Authority certificate 1070 covers it, with the tariff approved by the NTA. A move from Tonopah to Sacramento, by contrast, crosses a state line and falls under federal rules. We handle the in-state part directly and use the Bekins network for the rest. The practical difference for you is the paperwork. An in-state move is written under the NTA tariff, and the estimate states the terms. For an interstate move, the written estimate and the bill of lading follow the federal consumer rules in 49 CFR Part 375, linked in the sources. ## Lovelock and Winnemucca are the first two stops on I-80. Lovelock, the Pershing County seat, is 90.7 miles out and about 1 h 35 min. Its roughly 590 households are the smallest group on this page, with a Census median home value of about $184,000. Winnemucca is 163.3 miles and about 2 h 46 min away. It is the Humboldt County seat with about 3,400 households and about 60 percent owners. For both towns the drive is on one interstate, which keeps the route simple. What takes thought is the day: the crew's drive time out, loading, and the drive home add up, so a rural move is often set for a full day. ## Elko is the largest town in rural Nevada and the farthest east. With about 7,600 households, Elko is bigger than Winnemucca by more than double, and it sits at about 5,100 feet. The drive is 284 miles on I-80 and about 4 h 49 min without stops. The Census median home value is about $309,000. Employer and corporate relocation is part of what O'Brien's does, and an estimator can walk a company's relocation coordinator through the process. Tonopah is on a different road. US 95 and US 95A lead there, 229.1 miles and about 4 h 40 min from Sparks, to a town of roughly 1,000 households at 6,126 feet. The mileage is shorter than Elko's, but the drive time is nearly the same. ## Storage in Sparks bridges a gap in a rural move. Housing in a small town can be hard to time. Vault storage in Sparks, from $40 per month, lets your furniture wait while you find the right place. About two to three weeks of notice brings it back to any town on this page. ## How to start a rural Nevada move. Call 775-359-6683 and say which town you are moving from or to. The office will explain whether a phone ballpark is enough to begin or whether an estimator should see the home, and you can also send the online request. Every written estimate is itemized and in writing. Ask about the 10 free heavy-duty boxes. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Nevada Transportation Authority](https://nta.nv.gov/) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375 (household goods moves)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Movers in Elko](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/elko/) - [Movers in Winnemucca](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/winnemucca/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How far is Elko from the O'Brien's warehouse? Elko is 287.5 miles and about 4 h 49 min from 2277 Glendale Ave in Sparks, almost entirely on I-80. ### Does a move from Winnemucca to Reno count as an interstate move? No, both ends are in Nevada, so it is a move within Nevada under the Nevada Transportation Authority tariff. O'Brien's holds NTA certificate 1070. ### How do I get a price for a move from Tonopah? Start with a phone ballpark or the online request. The office will tell you the next step, and the written estimate is itemized and in writing. ### Can I store things in Sparks while I look for a home in Elko? Yes. Vault storage is from $40 per month, and about 2 to 3 weeks of notice ships the goods when you are ready. ### Do I need to be home when the truck arrives? Yes, someone from the household should be present to direct the crew and sign the paperwork. The crew will confirm timing with you ahead of the move. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070