Central Tejas Express LLC
- USDOT
- 2481494
- MC
- 925578
- Based in
- Waco, TX 76714 (0 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 16 trucks, 16 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Waco, TX → Lakewood, CO · Long-distance move
About 846 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,370–$6,500, delivery in 2–5 days, 121 carriers on the Waco side and 1,122 in Lakewood.
The route from Waco, TX to Lakewood, CO covers roughly 846 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,370 to $6,500 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 15 h 17 min.
On the Waco side there are 121 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,122 around Lakewood (405 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 Lakewood.
Waco has a population of about 147,788 and Lakewood about 156,927. Lakewood is the denser city (3,586 people per square mile versus 1,561 in Waco), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado 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 | $1,750 | $2,130 | $2,600 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,620 | $3,200 | $3,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,370 | $5,330 | $6,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,990 | $8,520 | $10,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,610 | $11,720 | $14,300 |
$1,170–$1,650
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,780–$2,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,370–$6,500
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Waco, TX → Lakewood, CO. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,620 to $3,900 for a one-bedroom, $4,370 to $6,500 for a two-bedroom, $6,990 to $10,400 for a three-bedroom and $9,610 to $14,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 846 road miles (717 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 17 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 Colorado 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 $1,170 to $1,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,610. 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 Waco–Lakewood corridor.