Dodge City, KS → Idaho Falls, ID · Long-distance move

Movers from Dodge City to Idaho Falls

About 877 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,170–$6,200, delivery in 2–5 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 81 in Idaho Falls.

877 miroad distance
15 h 49 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,170–$6,2002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dodge City, Kansas
To: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Road distance: ≈ 877 miles (743 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 49 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 10 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination: 81 (67 interstate)

Reverse: Idaho Falls → Dodge City

Moving from Dodge City to Idaho Falls is a long-distance move of roughly 877 road miles, heading northwest from Kansas to Idaho.

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 $4,170 to $6,200 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 15 h 49 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 81 around Idaho Falls (67 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 Idaho Falls.

Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Idaho Falls about 68,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,885 and 2,440 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Dodge City to Idaho Falls

Full-service estimate for 877 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,670	$2,030	$2,480
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,500	$3,050	$3,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,170	$5,080	$6,200
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,670	$8,130	$9,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,170	$11,180	$13,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,200–$1,700

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

Portable container

$1,800–$2,650

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

Full-service mover

$4,170–$6,200

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

All 10 movers in Dodge City

Near Idaho Falls (destination)

Eagle Eye Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 703047
MC: 325275
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (208) 656-7336 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roamer Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2440532
MC: 841900
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (208) 821-6060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riverbend Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4029917
MC: 1522242
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (208) 534-7865 Route Verify on FMCSA

Interwest Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 205985
MC: 743698
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1981

Call (208) 523-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pocono Coast West LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2154977
MC: 749168
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (208) 552-7785 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jay Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jay Transport INC

USDOT: 278984
MC: 446913
Based in: Rigby, ID 83442 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (208) 523-5134 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cci Transport & Crane INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 604468
MC: 291186
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (208) 524-2244 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purple Sage Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 553451
MC: 273602
Based in: Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (208) 524-8340 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Idaho Falls

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dodge City to Idaho Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,670 to $2,480 for a studio, $2,500 to $3,720 for a one-bedroom, $4,170 to $6,200 for a two-bedroom, $6,670 to $9,920 for a three-bedroom and $9,170 to $13,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Idaho Falls from Dodge City?

About 877 road miles (743 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 49 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 Idaho 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 Idaho Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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–Idaho Falls corridor.