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Dodge City, KS → Roswell, NM · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Dodge City to Roswell

About 466 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,050–$4,530, delivery in 1–3 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 6 in Roswell.

  • 466 miroad distance
  • 8 h 44 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,050–$4,5302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 466 miles (395 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 44 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
10 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination
6 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Roswell → Dodge City

Roswell sits about 466 miles southwest of Dodge City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to New Mexico that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.

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 $3,050 to $4,530 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 8 h 44 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 6 around Roswell (4 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 Roswell.

Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Roswell about 48,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,885 and 1,629 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Dodge City to Roswell

Full-service estimate for 466 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,220 $1,490 $1,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,830 $2,230 $2,720
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,050 $3,720 $4,530
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,880 $5,950 $7,260
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,710 $8,180 $9,980

Rental truck (DIY)

$780–$1,100

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

Portable container

$1,440–$2,110

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

Full-service mover

$3,050–$4,530

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 Roswell (destination)

Brown Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brown Farms LLC

USDOT
902777
MC
425010
Based in
Dexter, NM 88230 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (575) 347-2209 Route Verify on FMCSA

Villanueva Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
824178
MC
488455
Based in
Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (575) 626-6494 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southeast Heavy Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3509272
MC
1342992
Based in
Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

Ray Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4566387
MC
1815748
Based in
Artesia, NM 88210 (45 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (307) 231-7999 Route Verify on FMCSA

R E N Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2434052
Based in
Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (575) 317-9564 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Lake Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3573237
MC
1204365
Based in
Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
USDOT registered
2021
Call (575) 347-8573 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 6 movers in Roswell

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,810 for a studio, $1,830 to $2,720 for a one-bedroom, $3,050 to $4,530 for a two-bedroom, $4,880 to $7,260 for a three-bedroom and $6,710 to $9,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Roswell from Dodge City?

About 466 road miles (395 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 44 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 New Mexico 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 Roswell?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $780 to $1,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,110. 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–Roswell corridor.