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Dodge City, KS → Hot Springs, AR · Long-distance move

Movers from Dodge City to Hot Springs

About 531 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,170–$4,710, delivery in 2–5 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 27 in Hot Springs.

  • 531 miroad distance
  • 9 h 51 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,170–$4,7102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 531 miles (450 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 51 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
10 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (14 interstate)

Reverse: Hot Springs → Dodge City

Moving from Dodge City to Hot Springs is a long-distance move of roughly 531 road miles, heading southeast from Kansas to Arkansas.

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 $3,170 to $4,710 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 9 h 51 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 27 around Hot Springs (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 Hot Springs.

Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Hot Springs about 38,000. Dodge City is considerably denser (1,885 people per square mile versus 1,010), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Dodge City to Hot Springs

Full-service estimate for 531 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,270 $1,540 $1,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,900 $2,320 $2,830
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,170 $3,860 $4,710
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,060 $6,180 $7,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,960 $8,490 $10,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$850–$1,190

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

Portable container

$1,490–$2,200

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

Full-service mover

$3,170–$4,710

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 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

All 10 movers in Dodge City

Near Hot Springs (destination)

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348836
MC
1700952
Based in
Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20,000 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (501) 760-8491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirty Boy LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2821300
MC
941105
Based in
Hot Springs, AR 71913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (501) 538-1767 Route Verify on FMCSA

S & M Freight Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3797228
MC
1365302
Based in
Hot Springs, AR 71901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (501) 231-7819 Route Verify on FMCSA

Je Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Village Delivery And Moving INC

USDOT
1679497
MC
617225
Based in
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (501) 209-9548 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saivam Ultd

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4360218
MC
1706107
Based in
Hot Springs Villa, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (501) 204-9194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348920
MC
1700169
Based in
Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (501) 760-8491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Moverskingdom Moving & More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kingdom Enterprises LLC

USDOT
4022616
MC
1517656
Based in
Lonsdale, AR 72087 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Route Verify on FMCSA

Zion Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Zion Delivery Services LLC

USDOT
3831555
MC
1390096
Based in
Royal, AR 71968 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (501) 547-2688 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Hot Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dodge City to Hot Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,900 to $2,830 for a one-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,710 for a two-bedroom, $5,060 to $7,540 for a three-bedroom and $6,960 to $10,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hot Springs from Dodge City?

About 531 road miles (450 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 51 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 Arkansas 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 Hot Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $850 to $1,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,200. 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–Hot Springs corridor.