--- title: Moving Between Reno and Mesquite | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/nevada-in-state-moving/reno-mesquite/ 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/) - [Moving within Nevada (our own CPCN 1070 authority)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/nevada-in-state-moving/) - Moving between Reno and Mesquite # Moving Between Reno and Mesquite Mesquite is about 487 miles and 9 h 30 min of driving from the Sparks yard, one of the longest in-state runs, and O'Brien's carries it under its own Nevada CPCN 1070. Both ends are in Nevada, so Nevada Transportation Authority rules and the approved tariff apply. 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/) Mesquite Reno-Sparks 487 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 9 h 31 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads US 95, SR 375, US 93 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Mesquite | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $75,227 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,181 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $388,600 | $502,300 | | January average high | not published | 48 F | | July average high | not published | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | 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). Mesquite sits in the far southeast corner of Nevada at about 1,700 feet, near the Arizona and Utah lines on Interstate 15. It has about 22,059 residents in Census ACS estimates and a median age of 63.4, which makes it one of the oldest communities among the Nevada towns here. A move to Mesquite is often a retirement or second-chapter move. ## The longest in-state run The routing data lists 486.7 miles and 571 minutes of free-flow driving, about 9 h 30 min. The roads named are US-95 for about 134 miles, SR 375 for about 99, US-93 for about 54 and US-6 for about 51. SR 375 is the highway signed as the Extraterrestrial Highway, and it crosses long stretches with no services, so a truck fuels and rests on a plan. The straight-line figure is about 360 miles. Nothing on the routing is flagged as a mountain pass, but central Nevada sees wind, snow on higher ground in winter, and summer heat. Use NDOT's road conditions site on the day of travel, and give your estimator any building access details such as gate codes, since a loaded truck cannot afford wasted time at the far end. ## Under which authority this move runs A household moving from Reno to Mesquite stays inside Nevada the whole way, so the move is an intrastate one. O'Brien's Nevada Transportation Authority certificate is CPCN 1070. Intrastate household goods movers answer to the NTA under NRS Chapter 706 and charge from an approved tariff. If your new home is just across the state line in Arizona or Utah, the move is interstate instead, and federal authority applies. O'Brien's U.S. DOT No. 30611 and MC-109375 cover that case, and the [how an interstate move works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) guide explains the difference. Tell the estimator the exact delivery address so the estimate names the right authority. ## Moving a retirement household With a median age of 63.4 and only 18.6 percent of households renting, Mesquite is mostly owner-occupied. Many arrivals are selling a larger home elsewhere and bringing a curated share of belongings. The [senior moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/senior-moving-checklist/) is a practical place to start, and the estimator can mark items for the truck, for storage, or for donation. Census ACS figures show a median household income of $75,227, median gross rent of $1,181 and a median home value of $388,600. If the new home is still closing or being finished, [storage between moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-between-moves/) keeps furniture protected in Sparks in the meantime, starting with vault storage from $40 per month. ## What to ask at the in-home estimate The free in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes yours to keep. Ask the estimator how the load will be inventoried, what the estimate covers, and how the delivery window is written into the estimate. Use [questions to ask a mover](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/questions-to-ask-movers/) as a checklist, and book through the [free estimate page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) or at 775-359-6683, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Nevada Transportation Authority](https://nta.nv.gov/) - [Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 706](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-706.html) - [NDOT Nevada Roads (road conditions)](https://www.nvroads.com/) - [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 within Nevada (our own CPCN 1070 authority)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/nevada-in-state-moving/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) - [Senior moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/senior-moving-checklist/) - [Short-term storage between homes (storage in transit)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-between-moves/) 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. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How far is Mesquite from the O'Brien's yard? About 486.7 road miles by the routing data, or roughly 9 h 30 min of driving. ### Is a Reno to Mesquite move regulated by Nevada? Yes, when both addresses are in Nevada. O'Brien's holds Nevada CPCN 1070 for that work. ### Can storage be arranged on the way? Yes. Goods can go into vault storage in Sparks before or after the move, and shipping them out takes about 2 to 3 weeks notice. ### Where can I check a mover's Nevada certificate? On the Nevada Transportation Authority website, by company name or certificate number. ## 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) N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! B Bruce E. December 25, 2024 My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide! ### Owner's reply Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future. ## 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