Associated Wholesale Grocers INC
- USDOT
- 90053
- MC
- 319061
- Based in
- Kansas City, KS 66106 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Kansas City, KS → Dodge City, KS · Regional long-distance move
About 355 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,660–$3,960, delivery in 1–3 days, 421 carriers on the Kansas City side and 10 in Dodge City.
Dodge City sits about 355 miles west of Kansas City, so this is an in-state move 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 $2,660 to $3,960 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 6 h 49 min.
On the Kansas City side there are 421 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (339 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.
Kansas City has a population of about 157,805 and Dodge City about 28,000. Dodge City is the denser city (1,885 people per square mile versus 1,256 in Kansas City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,140 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,600 | $1,950 | $2,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,240 | $3,960 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,250 | $5,190 | $6,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,850 | $7,130 | $8,700 |
$510–$730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,340–$1,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,660–$3,960
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kansas City, KS → Dodge City, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,700 for a studio, $1,600 to $2,370 for a one-bedroom, $2,660 to $3,960 for a two-bedroom, $4,250 to $6,330 for a three-bedroom and $5,850 to $8,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 355 road miles (301 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 49 min.
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.
No. Because both Kansas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $510 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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.
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 Kansas City–Dodge City corridor.