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Dodge City, KS

Helena, MT → Dodge City, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Helena to Dodge City

About 1,020 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,510–$6,710, delivery in 3–7 days, 23 carriers on the Helena side and 10 in Dodge City.

  • 1,020 miroad distance
  • 18 h 17 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,510–$6,7102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,020 miles (864 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 17 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
23 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
10 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Dodge City → Helena

Moving from Helena to Dodge City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,020 road miles, heading southeast from Montana to Kansas.

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 $4,510 to $6,710 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 17 min.

On the Helena side there are 23 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 10 around Dodge City (7 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 Dodge City.

Helena has a population of about 34,000 and Dodge City about 28,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,900 and 1,885 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Helena to Dodge City

Full-service estimate for 1,020 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,800 $2,200 $2,680
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,710 $3,300 $4,020
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,510 $5,500 $6,710
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,210 $8,800 $10,730
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,920 $12,100 $14,760

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,500–$2,110

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

Portable container

$1,930–$2,840

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

Full-service mover

$4,510–$6,710

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Helena, MT → Dodge City, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Helena (origin)

Olympus Technical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
787890
MC
1358548
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (406) 443-3087 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moontown Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2517633
MC
873720
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (406) 459-8345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riesland Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2542858
MC
904875
Based in
Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (406) 539-3025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lindquist Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
441830
MC
303880
Based in
Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (406) 457-9290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fat Dog Truckin LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4561355
MC
1813047
Based in
Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (405) 892-8058 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rocky Mountain Infrastructures LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3280609
Based in
Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (406) 202-0614 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helena'S Best Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Helena'S Best Enterprises LLC

USDOT
1787018
MC
651094
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (406) 442-4396 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel L Dobrecevich

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1855631
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (406) 799-1944 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 23 movers in Helena

Near Dodge City (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,800 to $2,680 for a studio, $2,710 to $4,020 for a one-bedroom, $4,510 to $6,710 for a two-bedroom, $7,210 to $10,730 for a three-bedroom and $9,920 to $14,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dodge City from Helena?

About 1,020 road miles (864 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Montana into Kansas 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 Helena to Dodge City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,500 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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 Helena–Dodge City corridor.