Aurora, IL

Roswell, NM → Aurora, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Roswell to Aurora

About 1,249 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,210–$7,760, delivery in 3–7 days, 6 carriers on the Roswell side and 824 in Aurora.

  • 1,249 miroad distance
  • 22 h 14 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,210–$7,7602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,249 miles (1,059 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 14 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
824 (675 interstate)

Reverse: Aurora → Roswell

Moving from Roswell to Aurora is a long-distance move of roughly 1,249 road miles, heading northeast from New Mexico to Illinois.

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 $5,210 to $7,760 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 22 h 14 min.

On the Roswell side there are 6 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 824 around Aurora (675 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.

Roswell has a population of about 48,000 and Aurora about 181,505. Aurora is the denser city (4,012 people per square mile versus 1,629 in Roswell), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Roswell to Aurora

Full-service estimate for 1,249 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,090 $2,540 $3,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,130 $3,820 $4,650
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,210 $6,360 $7,760
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,340 $10,170 $12,410
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,470 $13,990 $17,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,730–$2,450

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

Portable container

$2,130–$3,140

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

Full-service mover

$5,210–$7,760

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Roswell (origin)

Brown Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
902777
MC
425010
Based in
Dexter, NM 88230 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Villanueva Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
824178
MC
488455
Based in
Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Southeast Heavy Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3509272
MC
1342992
Based in
Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Ray Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4566387
MC
1815748
Based in
Artesia, NM 88210 (45 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

R E N Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2434052
Based in
Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Black Lake Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3573237
MC
1204365
Based in
Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
USDOT registered
2021

All 6 movers in Roswell

Near Aurora (destination)

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1538326
MC
572473
Based in
Carol Stream, IL 60185 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Dream Big Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782248
MC
1354397
Based in
Lisle, IL 60532 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 246 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

USA Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1892938
MC
681276
Based in
Woodridge, IL 60517 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
208 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All Freight Transinc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2842894
MC
952478
Based in
Montgomery, IL 60538 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
195 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Road Titans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3620076
MC
1236236
Based in
Lisle, IL 60532 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 93 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Vynera Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1585417
MC
586954
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Tva Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2555496
MC
890930
Based in
Plainfield, IL 60544 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Muzom Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2456325
MC
848295
Based in
Aurora, IL 60504 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
149 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 824 movers in Aurora

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Roswell to Aurora?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,090 to $3,100 for a studio, $3,130 to $4,650 for a one-bedroom, $5,210 to $7,760 for a two-bedroom, $8,340 to $12,410 for a three-bedroom and $11,470 to $17,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aurora from Roswell?

About 1,249 road miles (1,059 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 14 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 New Mexico into Illinois 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 Roswell to Aurora?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,730 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,130 to $3,140. 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 Roswell–Aurora corridor.