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Dodge City, KS

Vail, CO → Dodge City, KS · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Vail to Dodge City

About 432 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,150–$4,690, delivery in 1–3 days, 31 carriers on the Vail side and 10 in Dodge City.

  • 432 miroad distance
  • 8 h 9 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,150–$4,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 432 miles (366 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 9 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
31 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination
10 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Dodge City → Vail

Moving from Vail to Dodge City is a regional long-distance move of roughly 432 road miles, heading east from Colorado 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 $3,150 to $4,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 9 min.

On the Vail side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 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.

Vail has a population of about 5,000 and Dodge City about 28,000. Dodge City is the denser city (1,885 people per square mile versus 1,028 in Vail), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas 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 Vail to Dodge City

Full-service estimate for 432 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,260 $1,540 $1,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,890 $2,310 $2,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,150 $3,840 $4,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,040 $6,150 $7,510
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,940 $8,460 $10,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$590–$840

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

Portable container

$1,410–$2,070

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

Full-service mover

$3,150–$4,690

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Vail, CO → Dodge City, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Vail (origin)

Prepared 2 Well LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4367759
MC
1710219
Based in
Vail, CO 81657 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (918) 441-7325 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kd Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2346165
MC
1354707
Based in
Avon, CO 81620 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (508) 685-4861 Route Verify on FMCSA

Majestic Mountain Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 35d Majestic Movers LLC

USDOT
2921650
MC
985393
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (970) 468-8815 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Sumco Ventures INC

USDOT
2977647
MC
1724355
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (970) 485-0912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Kaska Companies INC

USDOT
3776726
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (651) 248-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

On-Call Mountain Movers

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3513671
Based in
Minturn, CO 81645 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (970) 393-0475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vantia Hardwoods INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3842371
Based in
Frisco, CO 80443 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (970) 468-2684 Route Verify on FMCSA

J And G Builders LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3680558
MC
1279959
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (970) 409-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Vail

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 Vail to Dodge City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,810 for a one-bedroom, $3,150 to $4,690 for a two-bedroom, $5,040 to $7,510 for a three-bedroom and $6,940 to $10,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dodge City from Vail?

About 432 road miles (366 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 9 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $590 to $840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,070. 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 Vail–Dodge City corridor.