H-E-B
Legal name: H-E-B Lp
- USDOT
- 351057
- MC
- 295504
- Based in
- San Antonio, TX 78204 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 922 trucks, 1,407 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1989
San Antonio, TX → Dodge City, KS · Long-distance move
About 684 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,670–$5,450, delivery in 2–5 days, 869 carriers on the San Antonio side and 10 in Dodge City.
Moving from San Antonio to Dodge City is a long-distance move of roughly 684 road miles, heading north from Texas to 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 $3,670 to $5,450 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 12 h 30 min.
On the San Antonio side there are 869 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (274 of them authorized for interstate work), and 10 around Dodge City (7 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 Dodge City.
San Antonio has a population of about 1.5 million and Dodge City about 28,000. San Antonio is considerably denser (2,876 people per square mile versus 1,885), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Kansas 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 | $1,470 | $1,790 | $2,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,200 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,470 | $5,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,870 | $7,150 | $8,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,070 | $9,840 | $12,000 |
$1,000–$1,420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,630–$2,400
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,670–$5,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for San Antonio, TX → Dodge City, KS. 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.
Legal name: H-E-B Lp
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Legal name: Andy Hessman
Legal name: Dodge City Salvage Recycling INC
Legal name: Duane Nietling
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,470 to $2,180 for a studio, $2,200 to $3,270 for a one-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,450 for a two-bedroom, $5,870 to $8,730 for a three-bedroom and $8,070 to $12,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 684 road miles (580 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 30 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 Kansas 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 $1,000 to $1,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,400. 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 San Antonio–Dodge City corridor.