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Dodge City, KS → McAllen, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Dodge City to McAllen

About 948 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,290–$6,380, delivery in 2–5 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 357 in McAllen.

  • 948 miroad distance
  • 17 h 3 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,290–$6,3802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 948 miles (804 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 3 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
10 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination
357 (213 interstate)

Reverse: McAllen → Dodge City

The route from Dodge City, KS to McAllen, TX covers roughly 948 miles by road, a south-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 $4,290 to $6,380 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 3 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 357 around McAllen (213 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 McAllen.

Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and McAllen about 150,640. The two cities have comparable density (1,885 and 2,283 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Dodge City to McAllen

Full-service estimate for 948 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,720 $2,090 $2,550
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,570 $3,140 $3,830
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,290 $5,230 $6,380
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,870 $8,370 $10,220
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,440 $11,510 $14,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,420–$2,010

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

Portable container

$1,870–$2,740

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

Full-service mover

$4,290–$6,380

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 McAllen (destination)

Rapid Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rapid Logistics LLC

USDOT
1502769
MC
564203
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
325 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (956) 702-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unimex Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1970020
MC
697365
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (956) 213-8150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spirit Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
437028
MC
152490
Based in
San Juan, TX 78589 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
446 trucks, 218 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (956) 781-7715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aleman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2959196
MC
3661
Based in
Alamo, TX 78516 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
324 trucks, 158 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (956) 202-0779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier 1 Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3187957
MC
303464
Based in
Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 146 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (956) 213-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Msf Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1930892
MC
714680
Based in
Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (956) 800-4473 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gec Transport Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3127200
MC
91149
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (956) 843-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ang Nation Wide Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4251409
MC
1647997
Based in
McAllen, TX 78501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (956) 855-3359 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 357 movers in McAllen

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,570 to $3,830 for a one-bedroom, $4,290 to $6,380 for a two-bedroom, $6,870 to $10,220 for a three-bedroom and $9,440 to $14,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is McAllen from Dodge City?

About 948 road miles (804 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 3 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 Texas 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 McAllen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,420 to $2,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,870 to $2,740. 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–McAllen corridor.