Dodge City, KS → Olympia, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Dodge City to Olympia

About 1,563 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,200–$9,230, delivery in 5–10 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 101 in Olympia.

1,563 miroad distance
27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,200–$9,2302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dodge City, Kansas
To: Olympia, Washington
Road distance: ≈ 1,563 miles (1,325 straight-line)
Drive time: 27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 10 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination: 101 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Olympia → Dodge City

Moving from Dodge City to Olympia is a cross-country move of roughly 1,563 road miles, heading northwest from Kansas to Washington.

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 $6,200 to $9,230 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

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 101 around Olympia (46 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 Olympia.

Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Olympia about 57,000. Olympia is the denser city (3,052 people per square mile versus 1,885 in Dodge City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Dodge City to Olympia

Full-service estimate for 1,563 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,480	$3,020	$3,690
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,720	$4,540	$5,540
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,200	$7,560	$9,230
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,920	$12,100	$14,760
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,640	$16,640	$20,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,210–$3,110

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

Portable container

$2,410–$3,550

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

Full-service mover

$6,200–$9,230

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 Olympia (destination)

Harbor Wholesale Grocery INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 430787
MC: 309158
Based in: Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 133 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (360) 754-4484 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olympic Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 586615
MC: 284187
Based in: Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (306) 753-2344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Western Transfer Of Washington LLC

USDOT: 2575693
MC: 1155069
Based in: Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (360) 493-1300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olmpic Move Group Lile Moving & Storage Move Nw

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Merchants Parcel Delivery INC

USDOT: 527782
MC: 75805
Based in: Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (360) 701-5234 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allwest Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1277174
MC: 786271
Based in: Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (360) 943-4990 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ready Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All Ready Moving LLC

USDOT: 2083124
MC: 1398715
Based in: Tumwater, WA 98512 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (360) 507-2447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4119742
MC: 1575398
Based in: Olympia, WA 98501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (360) 780-3858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lady Americana

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sound Sleep Products INC

USDOT: 565789
MC: 879382
Based in: Lacey, WA 98516 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (253) 891-1293 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 101 movers in Olympia

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,480 to $3,690 for a studio, $3,720 to $5,540 for a one-bedroom, $6,200 to $9,230 for a two-bedroom, $9,920 to $14,760 for a three-bedroom and $13,640 to $20,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olympia from Dodge City?

About 1,563 road miles (1,325 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Washington 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 Olympia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,210 to $3,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,410 to $3,550. 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–Olympia corridor.