Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Fort Collins, CO
About 139 miles inside Colorado. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Colorado, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Fort Collins, CO covers about 139 miles and is a move within Colorado. Full-service movers cost $626 – $834 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 1,105 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 139 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $626 – $834. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Colorado
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $469 – $626 | $338 – $450 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $563 – $751 | $405 – $540 | $270 – $360 |
| 2 bedrooms | $626 – $834 | $450 – $600 | $300 – $400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $719 – $959 | $518 – $691 | $345 – $460 |
| 4 bedrooms | $813 – $1,084 | $585 – $781 | $390 – $520 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $938 – $1,251 | $676 – $901 | $450 – $600 |
Transport only, for an estimated 139 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Colorado Springs to Fort Collins
139 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $695. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $626 to $834, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,105 people a year (±265) moved from El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs, to Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins. Going the other way: about 458 people a year (±173). Movers from El Paso County make up 3.5% of the 31,777 people a year who moved into Larimer County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County, CO | 2,303 ±690 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,818 ±581 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,399 ±591 |
| Douglas County, CO | 1,343 ±461 |
| Pueblo County, CO | 1,343 ±471 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | 3,062 ±636 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 2,984 ±600 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,788 ±585 |
| Boulder County, CO | 1,723 ±498 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 1,381 ±310 |
Licensed movers at each end
57 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Colorado Springs. 15 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.4% of their 86 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 44799 | Colorado Sprgs · 3 mi | 87 trucks | 64 | 26.1% of 46 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado IncUSDOT 1247388 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCUSDOT 3590162 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 11 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 18 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks MovingUSDOT 4137674 | Colorado Springs · 7 mi | 9 trucks | 2 | — |
| Doyle Moving & STG IncUSDOT 3459518 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Doyle Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1780011 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 7 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fort Collins end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fort Collins: Exodus Moving Storage Inc (Johnstown, 27 trucks), Skyline Moving Company LLC (Loveland, 12 trucks), Golden Van Lines Incorporated (Longmont, 12 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Fort Collins, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Colorado, so Colorado rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Colorado licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Colorado, so your protection on this 139-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Colorado Springs to Fort Collins
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 139 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Fort Collins
A local move inside Fort Collins later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Fort Collins are Cheyenne (about 50 mi), Denver (about 65 mi), Aurora (about 66 mi).
Other routes from Colorado Springs
All routes from Colorado Springs, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Denver, CO | 69 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Aurora, CO | ~73 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Albuquerque, NM | ~324 mi | $1,458 – $1,944 |
| Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City, UT | ~464 mi | $2,088 – $2,784 |
| Colorado Springs to Wichita, KS | ~482 mi | $2,169 – $2,892 |
| Colorado Springs to Oklahoma City, OK | ~542 mi | $2,439 – $3,252 |
| Colorado Springs to El Paso, TX | ~580 mi | $2,610 – $3,480 |
| Colorado Springs to Phoenix, AZ | ~640 mi | $2,880 – $3,840 |
Also moving to Fort Collins: from Cheyenne, WY, from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Rapid City, SD.
Colorado Springs to Fort Collins moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 139 miles cost about $469 – $626 for a studio, $626 – $834 for a two-bedroom home and $719 – $959 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $300 – $400 for a two-bedroom home, against $626 – $834 with full-service movers; a moving container is $450 – $600.
Is Colorado Springs to Fort Collins an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Colorado, so the move is regulated by Colorado rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Colorado requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,105 people a year (margin of error ±265) moved from El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs, to Larimer County, which contains Fort Collins.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.