Dodge City, KS

Garden City, KS → Dodge City, KS · Short-haul move

Movers from Garden City to Dodge City

About 56 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,190–$1,770, delivery in 1–2 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 10 in Dodge City.

  • 56 miroad distance
  • 1 h 40 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,190–$1,7702-bedroom estimate
Photo: Gerald B. Keane · Public domain

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 56 miles (48 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 40 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Kansas)
Movers at origin
19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
10 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Dodge City → Garden City

Dodge City sits about 56 miles east of Garden City, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 40 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,190 and $1,770, before packing or storage.

On the Garden City side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 10 around Dodge City (7 interstate). For an in-state 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 Dodge City.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and Dodge City about 28,000. Garden City is considerably denser (2,557 people per square mile versus 1,885), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Garden City to Dodge City

Full-service estimate for 56 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $650 $800 $970
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $750 $920 $1,120
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,190 $1,450 $1,770
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,810 $2,210 $2,700
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,670 $3,260 $3,980

Rental truck (DIY)

$210–$290

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

Portable container

$1,070–$1,570

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

Full-service mover

$1,190–$1,770

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 Garden City (origin)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier
USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 19 movers in Garden City

Near Dodge City (destination)

A & J Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

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

DC Towing And Recovery

Intrastate carrier
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

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

K & M Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2538115
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

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

All 10 movers in Dodge City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $650 to $970 for a studio, $750 to $1,120 for a one-bedroom, $1,190 to $1,770 for a two-bedroom, $1,810 to $2,700 for a three-bedroom and $2,670 to $3,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dodge City from Garden City?

About 56 road miles (48 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 40 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Garden City and Dodge City are in Kansas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Garden City to Dodge City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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 Garden City–Dodge City corridor.