Brownsville, TX → Lakewood, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Brownsville to Lakewood

About 1,233 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,360–$7,970, delivery in 3–7 days, 111 carriers on the Brownsville side and 1,122 in Lakewood.

1,233 miroad distance
21 h 58 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,360–$7,9702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Brownsville, Texas
To: Lakewood, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 1,233 miles (1,045 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 58 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 111 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,122 (405 interstate)

Reverse: Lakewood → Brownsville

Moving from Brownsville to Lakewood is a long-distance move of roughly 1,233 road miles, heading northwest from Texas to Colorado.

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 $5,360 to $7,970 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 58 min.

On the Brownsville side there are 111 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (60 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,122 around Lakewood (405 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 Lakewood.

Brownsville has a population of about 192,957 and Lakewood about 156,927. Lakewood is the denser city (3,586 people per square mile versus 1,420 in Brownsville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Brownsville to Lakewood

Full-service estimate for 1,233 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,140	$2,610	$3,190
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,210	$3,920	$4,780
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,360	$6,530	$7,970
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,570	$10,450	$12,750
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,780	$14,370	$17,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,720–$2,420

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

Portable container

$2,120–$3,120

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

Full-service mover

$5,360–$7,970

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

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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 Brownsville (origin)

Codysur Trucks INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1184128
MC: 473281
Based in: San Benito, TX 78586 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 141 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (956) 276-9656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valley Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 136490
MC: 118341
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 945-4511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Salinas Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2422693
MC: 834541
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 63 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (956) 621-0439 Route Verify on FMCSA

LA Joya Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1675050
MC: 615603
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Route Verify on FMCSA

Tvs Trucking And Oilfield Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2392510
MC: 849858
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (956) 521-3959 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & V Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1807989
MC: 833363
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (956) 626-1049 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chema'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 954536
MC: 408540
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (956) 838-2343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blamar Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 919429
MC: 397547
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (956) 350-4700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 111 movers in Brownsville

Near Lakewood (destination)

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 202381
MC: 157626
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 296 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 287-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Western Distributing Company

USDOT: 145556
MC: 142969
Based in: Denver, CO 80229 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 294-3135 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 22520
MC: 378084
Based in: Englewood, CO 80110 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 135 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 761-3195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pfc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC

USDOT: 4302538
MC: 1675847
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (720) 427-3226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3190181
MC: 135191
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 60 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (970) 673-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dracarys Fleet LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3300844
MC: 1047129
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (254) 366-5720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bear Logistics Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3483705
MC: 1144340
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 52 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (941) 704-3189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bts Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3115238
MC: 84879
Based in: Denver, CO 80231 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (720) 825-5315 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,122 movers in Lakewood

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Brownsville to Lakewood?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,140 to $3,190 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,780 for a one-bedroom, $5,360 to $7,970 for a two-bedroom, $8,570 to $12,750 for a three-bedroom and $11,780 to $17,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lakewood from Brownsville?

About 1,233 road miles (1,045 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 58 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas into Colorado 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 Brownsville to Lakewood?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,720 to $2,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,120. 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 Brownsville–Lakewood corridor.