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Appleton, WI → Dodge City, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Appleton to Dodge City

About 890 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,130–$6,150, delivery in 2–5 days, 81 carriers on the Appleton side and 10 in Dodge City.

  • 890 miroad distance
  • 16 h 3 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,130–$6,1502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 890 miles (754 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 3 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination
10 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Dodge City → Appleton

The route from Appleton, WI to Dodge City, KS covers roughly 890 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,130 to $6,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 3 min.

On the Appleton side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 of them authorized for interstate work), and 10 around Dodge City (7 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Dodge City.

Appleton has a population of about 75,000 and Dodge City about 28,000. Appleton is considerably denser (2,986 people per square mile versus 1,885), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Appleton to Dodge City

Full-service estimate for 890 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,650 $2,020 $2,460
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,480 $3,020 $3,690
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,130 $5,040 $6,150
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,610 $8,060 $9,840
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,090 $11,090 $13,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,210–$1,710

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,810–$2,670

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,130–$6,150

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Appleton, WI → Dodge City, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Appleton (origin)

J M W Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
453242
MC
207084
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (920) 731-4628 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bakers Supply Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
48340
MC
232281
Based in
Greenville, WI 54942 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (920) 560-3291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Appleton LLC

USDOT
514341
MC
202022
Based in
Appleton, WI 54911 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (920) 739-5533 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCoy's Gravel & Excavating LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
995097
MC
56200
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (906) 254-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pods

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Packerland Portable Storage INC

USDOT
1472667
MC
819526
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (920) 882-7448 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Smooth Move LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3096189
MC
1630179
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (920) 203-4645 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Shore Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1718063
MC
630062
Based in
Neenah, WI 54956 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (920) 886-8717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spivey Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3058181
MC
53652
Based in
Appleton, WI 54915 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (920) 277-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Appleton

Near Dodge City (destination)

A & J Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Andy Hessman

USDOT
1447152
MC
544882
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (620) 408-7988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gonzalez Ltl Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4192524
MC
1616004
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (620) 339-2584 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gunsmoke Motors LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4361075
MC
1706574
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (620) 430-1108 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blansolo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
8073832
MC
63832851
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (201) 772-1971 Route Verify on FMCSA

DC Towing And Recovery

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dodge City Salvage Recycling INC

USDOT
954530
MC
1334543
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (620) 227-8606 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eli Cook Construction LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2370991
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (620) 338-6034 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & M Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Duane Nietling

USDOT
2538115
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 338-3780 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3995376
MC
1500061
Based in
Jetmore, KS 67854 (24 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (620) 357-1281 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Dodge City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Appleton to Dodge City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,460 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,690 for a one-bedroom, $4,130 to $6,150 for a two-bedroom, $6,610 to $9,840 for a three-bedroom and $9,090 to $13,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dodge City from Appleton?

About 890 road miles (754 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 3 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin into Kansas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Appleton to Dodge City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,210 to $1,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,670. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Appleton–Dodge City corridor.