Thornton, CO → Lawton, OK · Long-distance move

Movers from Thornton to Lawton

About 604 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,640–$5,420, delivery in 2–5 days, 718 carriers on the Thornton side and 40 in Lawton.

604 miroad distance
11 h 7 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,640–$5,4202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Thornton, Colorado
To: Lawton, Oklahoma
Road distance: ≈ 604 miles (512 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 7 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 718 (266 interstate)
Movers at destination: 40 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Lawton → Thornton

Moving from Thornton to Lawton is a long-distance move of roughly 604 road miles, heading southeast from Colorado to Oklahoma.

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 $3,640 to $5,420 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 11 h 7 min.

On the Thornton side there are 718 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (266 of them authorized for interstate work), and 40 around Lawton (26 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 Lawton.

Thornton has a population of about 147,766 and Lawton about 90,000. Thornton is considerably denser (3,952 people per square mile versus 1,110), 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 Oklahoma than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Thornton to Lawton

Full-service estimate for 604 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,460	$1,780	$2,170
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,180	$2,660	$3,250
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,640	$4,440	$5,420
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,820	$7,100	$8,670
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,010	$9,770	$11,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$920–$1,300

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

Portable container

$1,560–$2,290

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

Full-service mover

$3,640–$5,420

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Thornton (origin)

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 202381
MC: 157626
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 296 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 287-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Western Distributing Company

USDOT: 145556
MC: 142969
Based in: Denver, CO 80229 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 294-3135 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pfc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC

USDOT: 4302538
MC: 1675847
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (720) 427-3226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denver Intermodal Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 466144
MC: 273706
Based in: Denver, CO 80239 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (303) 371-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3190181
MC: 135191
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 60 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (970) 673-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dracarys Fleet LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3300844
MC: 1047129
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (254) 366-5720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bear Logistics Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3483705
MC: 1144340
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 52 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (941) 704-3189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 652182
MC: 305711
Based in: Henderson, CO 80640 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (303) 288-2233 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 718 movers in Thornton

Near Lawton (destination)

A-1 Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 291459
MC: 154778
Based in: Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (580) 355-6626 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fletcher Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 736825
MC: 159330
Based in: Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (580) 357-9514 Route Verify on FMCSA

City Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 984649
MC: 417174
Based in: Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (580) 355-2334 Route Verify on FMCSA

Darbys Big Furniture

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4102182
MC: 1565014
Based in: Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (580) 510-3242 Route Verify on FMCSA

Affiliated Van Lines Of Lawton Oklahoma INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1722560
MC: 284836
Based in: Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (580) 355-4041 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fiddleback Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4497380
MC: 1778709
Based in: Lawton, OK 73507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (580) 951-0101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marathon International Forwarding INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2973120
Based in: Lawton, OK 73502 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Verify on FMCSA

High Quality Mgmt INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4217093
MC: 1629368
Based in: Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (580) 360-9199 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Lawton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Thornton to Lawton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,460 to $2,170 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,250 for a one-bedroom, $3,640 to $5,420 for a two-bedroom, $5,820 to $8,670 for a three-bedroom and $8,010 to $11,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lawton from Thornton?

About 604 road miles (512 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Colorado into Oklahoma 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 Thornton to Lawton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $920 to $1,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,560 to $2,290. 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 Thornton–Lawton corridor.