Dodge City, KS → Fort Wayne, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Dodge City to Fort Wayne

About 974 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,260–$6,340, delivery in 2–5 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 197 in Fort Wayne.

974 miroad distance
17 h 30 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,260–$6,3402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dodge City, Kansas
To: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Road distance: ≈ 974 miles (825 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 30 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 10 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination: 197 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Wayne → Dodge City

Fort Wayne sits about 974 miles east of Dodge City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Indiana that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,260 to $6,340 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 17 h 30 min.

On the Dodge City side there are 10 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 of them authorized for interstate work), and 197 around Fort Wayne (147 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 Fort Wayne.

Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Fort Wayne about 275,203. The two cities have comparable density (1,885 and 2,384 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Dodge City to Fort Wayne

Full-service estimate for 974 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,700	$2,080	$2,540
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,560	$3,120	$3,800
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,260	$5,200	$6,340
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,820	$8,320	$10,150
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,380	$11,430	$13,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,450–$2,050

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

Portable container

$1,890–$2,780

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

Full-service mover

$4,260–$6,340

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Dodge City (origin)

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

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Near Fort Wayne (destination)

North American Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North American Van Lines INC

USDOT: 70851
Based in: Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1,333 trucks, 1,357 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (260) 429-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allied Van Lines INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 76235
Based in: Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1,056 trucks, 1,944 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (260) 429-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Machine And Cargo Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jibs Express

USDOT: 4572743
MC: 1819133
Based in: Fort Wayne, IN 46806 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 88,001 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (260) 267-4993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jat Of Fort Wayne INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 261423
MC: 163876
Based in: Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 122 trucks, 109 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (260) 482-8447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Krystal Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1998214
MC: 705820
Based in: Fort Wayne, IN 46815 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 101 trucks, 104 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (586) 329-4318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kaufman Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 354774
MC: 280138
Based in: Grabill, IN 46741 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (260) 750-5040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Balkan Xpedited INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2454881
MC: 847694
Based in: Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (260) 442-8155 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Eagle Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blue Eagle Towing LLC

USDOT: 1226040
MC: 793371
Based in: Ft Wayne, IN 46803 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (260) 489-3701 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 197 movers in Fort Wayne

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Fort Wayne if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dodge City to Fort Wayne?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,700 to $2,540 for a studio, $2,560 to $3,800 for a one-bedroom, $4,260 to $6,340 for a two-bedroom, $6,820 to $10,150 for a three-bedroom and $9,380 to $13,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Wayne from Dodge City?

About 974 road miles (825 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 30 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 Kansas into Indiana 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 Dodge City to Fort Wayne?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,450 to $2,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,890 to $2,780. 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 Dodge City–Fort Wayne corridor.