Centennial, CO → Dodge City, KS · Regional long-distance move
About 343 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,830–$4,210, delivery in 1–3 days, 826 carriers on the Centennial side and 10 in Dodge City.
The route from Centennial, CO to Dodge City, KS covers roughly 343 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,830 to $4,210 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 37 min.
On the Centennial side there are 826 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (318 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.
Centennial has a population of about 108,658 and Dodge City about 28,000. Centennial is considerably denser (3,650 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,240 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,700 | $2,070 | $2,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,830 | $3,450 | $4,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,530 | $5,520 | $6,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,230 | $7,590 | $9,260 |
$500–$710
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,330–$1,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,830–$4,210
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Centennial, CO → Dodge City, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: Andy Hessman
Legal name: Dodge City Salvage Recycling INC
Legal name: Duane Nietling
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,840 for a studio, $1,700 to $2,530 for a one-bedroom, $2,830 to $4,210 for a two-bedroom, $4,530 to $6,740 for a three-bedroom and $6,230 to $9,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 343 road miles (290 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 37 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $500 to $710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,330 to $1,950. 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.
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 Centennial–Dodge City corridor.