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Roswell, NM → Lafayette, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Roswell to Lafayette

About 1,283 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,010–$7,450, delivery in 3–7 days, 6 carriers on the Roswell side and 55 in Lafayette.

  • 1,283 miroad distance
  • 22 h 49 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,010–$7,4502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,283 miles (1,088 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 49 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
55 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Lafayette → Roswell

The route from Roswell, NM to Lafayette, IN covers roughly 1,283 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,010 to $7,450 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 49 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 55 around Lafayette (44 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 Lafayette.

Roswell has a population of about 48,000 and Lafayette about 72,000. Lafayette is the denser city (2,409 people per square mile versus 1,629 in Roswell), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Roswell to Lafayette

Full-service estimate for 1,283 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,000 $2,440 $2,980
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,000 $3,660 $4,470
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,010 $6,100 $7,450
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,010 $9,770 $11,910
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,010 $13,430 $16,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,770–$2,500

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

Portable container

$2,170–$3,180

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

Full-service mover

$5,010–$7,450

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 Roswell (origin)

Brown Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brown Farms LLC

USDOT
902777
MC
425010
Based in
Dexter, NM 88230 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (575) 347-2209 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (575) 626-6494 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (307) 231-7999 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (575) 317-9564 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (575) 347-8573 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 6 movers in Roswell

Near Lafayette (destination)

Prime Road Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2820314
MC
940394
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (773) 877-3610 Route Verify on FMCSA

A M T Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1178595
MC
471764
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (765) 471-8216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
549556
MC
271281
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (765) 589-1737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ct In LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4047384
MC
1532905
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (415) 800-1419 Route Verify on FMCSA

M & B Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3877960
MC
1421840
Based in
Mulberry, IN 46058 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (765) 242-1427 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boxed By Universal Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4429374
MC
1742605
Based in
West Lafayette, IN 47906 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (765) 413-9311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Codise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2584517
MC
905509
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (765) 586-9540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keep It Moving 360 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3955068
MC
1473210
Based in
Lafayette, IN 47909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (765) 607-3698 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Lafayette

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,000 to $2,980 for a studio, $3,000 to $4,470 for a one-bedroom, $5,010 to $7,450 for a two-bedroom, $8,010 to $11,910 for a three-bedroom and $11,010 to $16,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lafayette from Roswell?

About 1,283 road miles (1,088 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 49 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 Indiana 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 Lafayette?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,180. 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–Lafayette corridor.