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Modesto, CA → Conroe, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Modesto to Conroe

About 1,818 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,100–$10,560, delivery in 5–10 days, 392 carriers on the Modesto side and 407 in Conroe.

  • 1,818 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,100–$10,5602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,818 miles (1,541 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
392 (205 interstate)
Movers at destination
407 (172 interstate)

Reverse: Conroe → Modesto

Moving from Modesto to Conroe is a cross-country move of roughly 1,818 road miles, heading east from California to Texas.

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 $7,100 to $10,560 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Modesto side there are 392 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (205 of them authorized for interstate work), and 407 around Conroe (172 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 Conroe.

Modesto has a population of about 219,652 and Conroe about 119,564. Modesto is considerably denser (5,081 people per square mile versus 1,249), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Modesto to Conroe

Full-service estimate for 1,818 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,840 $3,460 $4,220
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,260 $5,190 $6,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,100 $8,650 $10,560
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,360 $13,850 $16,890
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,610 $19,040 $23,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,620–$3,700

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

Portable container

$2,640–$3,890

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

Full-service mover

$7,100–$10,560

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 Modesto (origin)

Bivio Transport And Logistics Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2611556
MC
22572
Based in
Ceres, CA 95307 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (209) 272-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shekinah Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280009
MC
1036884
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (209) 616-3266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transbay Xpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1357829
MC
520713
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (209) 410-4077 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2581361
MC
903865
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (916) 275-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Modesto A1 Glass Company INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4521889
Based in
Modesto, CA 95350 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (209) 522-1172 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cobb Refrigerated Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
145920
MC
147824
Based in
Modesto, CA 95351 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (209) 576-0327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Khodi Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2141804
MC
745315
Based in
Turlock, CA 95382 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (209) 648-2278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dino Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2896438
MC
973484
Based in
Keyes, CA 95328 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (916) 541-2371 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 392 movers in Modesto

Near Conroe (destination)

Unitedws INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3431464
MC
1111903
Based in
Spring, TX 77389 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
93 trucks, 93 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (407) 725-0662 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dcs-Amez INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4098135
MC
1562717
Based in
The Woodlands, TX 77380 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (281) 509-5497 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jumpstar Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jumpstar Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2592796
MC
909658
Based in
Magnolia, TX 77354 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (281) 377-4119 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gmv Motors LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9382874
Based in
Conroe, TX 77384 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (832) 774-3011 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & C Materials LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3965293
MC
1582712
Based in
Conroe, TX 77385 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (346) 328-2929 Route Verify on FMCSA

Endgame Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3297938
MC
1045508
Based in
Willis, TX 77318 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (936) 443-5263 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diamond Logistics & Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3895698
MC
1495977
Based in
Conroe, TX 77302 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (601) 955-1141 Route Verify on FMCSA

Firefighting'S Finest Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 1960 Movers INC

USDOT
2569610
MC
56316
Based in
Spring, TX 77389 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (281) 353-1960 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 407 movers in Conroe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Modesto to Conroe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,840 to $4,220 for a studio, $4,260 to $6,340 for a one-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,560 for a two-bedroom, $11,360 to $16,890 for a three-bedroom and $15,610 to $23,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Conroe from Modesto?

About 1,818 road miles (1,541 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California into Texas 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 Modesto to Conroe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,620 to $3,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,640 to $3,890. 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 Modesto–Conroe corridor.