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Dodge City, KS

Salina, KS → Dodge City, KS · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Salina to Dodge City

About 176 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,060–$3,060, delivery in 1–2 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 10 in Dodge City.

  • 176 miroad distance
  • 3 h 44 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,060–$3,0602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 176 miles (149 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 44 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Kansas)
Movers at origin
20 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination
10 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Dodge City → Salina

Moving from Salina to Dodge City is a regional long-distance move of roughly 176 road miles, heading southwest within Kansas.

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 $2,060 to $3,060 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 44 min.

On the Salina side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 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.

Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Dodge City about 28,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,792 and 1,885 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Salina to Dodge City

Full-service estimate for 176 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,140 $1,400 $1,700
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,240 $1,510 $1,840
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,060 $2,510 $3,060
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,290 $4,020 $4,900
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,530 $5,520 $6,740

Rental truck (DIY)

$330–$470

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

Portable container

$1,180–$1,730

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

Full-service mover

$2,060–$3,060

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 Salina (origin)

Doug Bradley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
214440
MC
191909
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Route Verify on FMCSA

Isaacson Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
952044
MC
407656
Based in
Assaria, KS 67416 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (785) 493-1877 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mss Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
281435
MC
183142
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (785) 825-7291 Route Verify on FMCSA

404 Move INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3418737
MC
1729956
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (785) 404-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double Diamond Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3983108
MC
1491962
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (402) 659-3750 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bjp Enterprises Group LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4773481
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (620) 200-7724 Route Verify on FMCSA

Meiers Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Meier Enterprises INC

USDOT
1043522
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (785) 825-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

Salina Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4517407
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (785) 342-3084 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 20 movers in Salina

Near Dodge City (destination)

A & J Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Andy Hessman

USDOT
1447152
MC
544882
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (620) 408-7988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gonzalez Ltl Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4192524
MC
1616004
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (620) 339-2584 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gunsmoke Motors LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4361075
MC
1706574
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (620) 430-1108 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blansolo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
8073832
MC
63832851
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (201) 772-1971 Route Verify on FMCSA

DC Towing And Recovery

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dodge City Salvage Recycling INC

USDOT
954530
MC
1334543
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (620) 227-8606 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eli Cook Construction LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2370991
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (620) 338-6034 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & M Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Duane Nietling

USDOT
2538115
Based in
Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 338-3780 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3995376
MC
1500061
Based in
Jetmore, KS 67854 (24 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (620) 357-1281 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Dodge City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Salina to Dodge City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,700 for a studio, $1,240 to $1,840 for a one-bedroom, $2,060 to $3,060 for a two-bedroom, $3,290 to $4,900 for a three-bedroom and $4,530 to $6,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dodge City from Salina?

About 176 road miles (149 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 44 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Salina 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Salina to Dodge City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $330 to $470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,180 to $1,730. 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 Salina–Dodge City corridor.