Dodge City, KS → Lawton, OK · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Dodge City to Lawton

About 277 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,380–$3,550, delivery in 1–3 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 40 in Lawton.

277 miroad distance
5 h 29 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,380–$3,5502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dodge City, Kansas
To: Lawton, Oklahoma
Road distance: ≈ 277 miles (235 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 29 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 10 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination: 40 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Lawton → Dodge City

The route from Dodge City, KS to Lawton, OK covers roughly 277 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 $2,380 to $3,550 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 5 h 29 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 40 around Lawton (26 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 Lawton.

Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Lawton about 90,000. Dodge City is considerably denser (1,885 people per square mile versus 1,110), 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 Lawton

Full-service estimate for 277 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,140	$1,390	$1,690
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,430	$1,740	$2,130
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,380	$2,910	$3,550
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,820	$4,650	$5,680
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,250	$6,400	$7,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$430–$610

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

Portable container

$1,270–$1,860

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

Full-service mover

$2,380–$3,550

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 Lawton (destination)

A-1 Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 291459
MC: 154778
Based in: Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (580) 355-6626 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fletcher Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 736825
MC: 159330
Based in: Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (580) 357-9514 Route Verify on FMCSA

City Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 984649
MC: 417174
Based in: Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (580) 355-2334 Route Verify on FMCSA

Darbys Big Furniture

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4102182
MC: 1565014
Based in: Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (580) 510-3242 Route Verify on FMCSA

Affiliated Van Lines Of Lawton Oklahoma INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1722560
MC: 284836
Based in: Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (580) 355-4041 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fiddleback Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4497380
MC: 1778709
Based in: Lawton, OK 73507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (580) 951-0101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marathon International Forwarding INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2973120
Based in: Lawton, OK 73502 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Verify on FMCSA

High Quality Mgmt INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4217093
MC: 1629368
Based in: Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (580) 360-9199 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Lawton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dodge City to Lawton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,690 for a studio, $1,430 to $2,130 for a one-bedroom, $2,380 to $3,550 for a two-bedroom, $3,820 to $5,680 for a three-bedroom and $5,250 to $7,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lawton from Dodge City?

About 277 road miles (235 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 29 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kansas into Oklahoma 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 Lawton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,270 to $1,860. 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–Lawton corridor.