Cheyenne, WY → Lawrence, KS · Long-distance move
About 620 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,510–$5,230, delivery in 2–5 days, 31 carriers on the Cheyenne side and 17 in Lawrence.
The route from Cheyenne, WY to Lawrence, KS covers roughly 620 miles by road, a east-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 $3,510 to $5,230 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 11 h 23 min.
On the Cheyenne side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 17 around Lawrence (14 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 Lawrence.
Cheyenne has a population of about 66,000 and Lawrence about 95,000. Lawrence is the denser city (2,772 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Cheyenne), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Kansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,710 | $2,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,110 | $2,570 | $3,140 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,510 | $4,290 | $5,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,620 | $6,860 | $8,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,730 | $9,430 | $11,500 |
$940–$1,320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,570–$2,310
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,510–$5,230
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cheyenne, WY → Lawrence, 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: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves LLC
Legal name: Bcv Moving On LLC
Legal name: Door2door Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,090 for a studio, $2,110 to $3,140 for a one-bedroom, $3,510 to $5,230 for a two-bedroom, $5,620 to $8,370 for a three-bedroom and $7,730 to $11,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 620 road miles (525 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 23 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Wyoming 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 $940 to $1,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,310. 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 Cheyenne–Lawrence corridor.