McClatchy Bros INC
- USDOT
- 151233
- MC
- 93439
- Based in
- Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 46 trucks, 46 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Midland, TX → Aurora, CO · Long-distance move
About 649 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,860–$5,750, delivery in 2–5 days, 94 carriers on the Midland side and 1,183 in Aurora.
Moving from Midland to Aurora is a long-distance move of roughly 649 road miles, heading north from Texas to Colorado.
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 $3,860 to $5,750 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 53 min.
On the Midland side there are 94 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,183 around Aurora (464 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 Aurora.
Midland has a population of about 147,615 and Aurora about 410,053. Aurora is the denser city (2,413 people per square mile versus 1,755 in Midland), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,550 | $1,890 | $2,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,860 | $4,710 | $5,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,180 | $7,540 | $9,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,500 | $10,370 | $12,650 |
$970–$1,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,600–$2,350
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,860–$5,750
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Midland, TX → Aurora, CO. 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 $1,550 to $2,300 for a studio, $2,320 to $3,450 for a one-bedroom, $3,860 to $5,750 for a two-bedroom, $6,180 to $9,200 for a three-bedroom and $8,500 to $12,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 649 road miles (550 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 53 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas into Colorado 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $970 to $1,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,350. 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 Midland–Aurora corridor.