--- title: Moving from Reno to Kansas City | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-kansas-city/ 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/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Reno to Kansas City # Moving from Reno to Kansas City The Kansas City, MO-KS metro has a median home value of $287,300 in the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, well under the $502,300 median for the Reno metro. The city sits about 1,592 road miles from our Sparks warehouse. 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/) Reno-Sparks Kansas City, MO-KS 1,592 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 26 h 42 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 4 - Main roads I-80, I-29, N-2 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Kansas City, MO-KS | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $83,460 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,249 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $287,300 | $502,300 | | January average high | 40 F | 48 F | | July average high | 90 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 11.0 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from Missouri to Nevada (2024) about 1,114 - Moved from Nevada to Missouri (2024) about 648 - Moved into Washoe County from Johnson County, Kansas, Leavenworth County, Kansas, Cass County, Missouri, per year about 870 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 85 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Kansas City straddles the Missouri and Kansas line, so the first thing to settle on a move from Reno is which side of the line the new address is on. This page covers the Missouri side, where Kansas City proper sits: housing, weather, the state's rules for new residents and how O'Brien's plans the shipment from Sparks. ## What a home costs in Kansas City The American Community Survey lists a median home value of $287,300 for the Kansas City metro and $242,900 for the city itself. Median gross rent is $1,249 for the metro, against $1,592 in the Reno metro, and median household income is $83,460, against $87,485. About 44.6 percent of city households rent, which means a steady supply of apartments and short leases for a first few months. These are medians that describe an area, not a quote on any listing. For a mover the useful part is the size of the new home, because a bigger or smaller place than the Reno house changes what is worth shipping and what goes into storage. ## Four seasons and a humid summer NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the downtown airport station show a January high of 39.9 degrees with a low of 22.2, and a July high of 90.2 with a low of 71.9. Reno's July high is 93.9, but Kansas City summer nights stay warm. Annual precipitation is 38.13 inches, with about 11 inches of snow. That matters on delivery day. A truck unloading in a Missouri July works in heat and humidity, and furniture with wood joints or upholstery benefits from a little time indoors before it is pushed against a wall. Keep a day of slack on your end in case weather moves the drop-off. ## Missouri rules for new residents Missouri's Department of Revenue says you have 30 days from the date you become a Missouri resident to title your vehicle, and a driver license is due as soon as you establish residency, with no grace period stated. Plan the license visit for your first week and bring proof of the new address. Missouri taxes income on a graduated schedule that tops out at 4.7 percent for 2026, and the rate can step down if the state's revenue triggers are met. The state sales tax rate is 4.225 percent, and local sales taxes add to it. Nevada collects no individual income tax, so a tax professional should walk you through the year of the move. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book the move with O'Brien's, and an estimator comes to your Reno or Sparks home for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate. Ten free heavy-duty boxes come with it, yours to keep. We coordinate the shipment through the Bekins Van Lines network and your written estimate sets the delivery window. The steps are laid out in [how an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/). Kansas City moves often split in two: the Reno house closes on one date and the Missouri keys arrive on another. The household can wait in our 30,000 square foot warehouse in Sparks, with vault storage from $40 per month and about 2 to 3 weeks of notice to schedule goods out. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Missouri Department of Revenue - Titling & Registration FAQ](https://dor.mo.gov/faq/motor-vehicle/titling-registration.html) - [Missouri Department of Revenue - Individual Income Tax Year Changes](https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/individual/tax-types/income/year-changes/) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### 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 - [Moving from Kansas City to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/kansas-city-to-reno/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Moving from Nevada to Missouri](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-missouri/) - [State taxes and DMV deadlines for movers, all 50 states](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/state-tax-and-dmv-table/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. Next ## Related routes and guides - [Moving from Kansas City to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/kansas-city-to-reno/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - [Moving to Reno from Missouri](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-missouri/) - [Moving from Nevada to Missouri](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-missouri/) - [Moving from Reno to Cleveland](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-cleveland/) - [Moving from Reno to Columbus, Ohio](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-columbus/) - [Moving from Reno to Indianapolis](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-indianapolis/) - [Moving from Reno to Virginia Beach and Norfolk](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-virginia-beach/) - [Moving from Reno to Providence](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-providence/) - [Moving from Reno to Jacksonville](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-jacksonville/) Answers ## Moving from Reno to Kansas City questions 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 big is the housing gap between Kansas City and Reno? The Census Bureau's American Community Survey lists a median home value of $287,300 for the Kansas City metro and $502,300 for the Reno metro. Medians describe an area, not a particular home. ### How soon do I need a Missouri driver license? Missouri's Department of Revenue tells new residents to apply as soon as they establish residency. Vehicle titling has a 30 day window. ### Does O'Brien's handle the Kansas side of the metro? Yes. Whether the new address is in Missouri or Kansas, the move is booked with O'Brien's and coordinated through the Bekins network. The Kansas Division of Vehicles sets its own rules for new residents. ## 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) J Jessica D. February 14, 2023 I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!! ### Owner's reply Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do. A Ami M. February 7, 2023 O'Brien's is great! They made my move easy. They were responsive, professional and accommodating. Trusting them with my move was one less thing I had to worry about. ### Owner's reply Ami thank you so much! It was a pleasure to assist you with your move and knowing that we were able to lessen any stress you may have had with the moving process, makes us so happy!! If you need anything in the future please let us know. M Mike K. August 30, 2019 The best customer service ever! ### Owner's reply Thanks Mike we sincerely appreciate you and your business! ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. 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