Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Tucson, AZ
About 668 miles across a state line, from Colorado into Arizona, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
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 Tucson, AZ covers about 668 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,006 – $4,008 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 365 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 668 miles between Colorado and Arizona, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,006 – $4,008 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Colorado Springs to Tucson
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,255 – $3,006 | $1,623 – $2,164 | $1,082 – $1,443 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,705 – $3,607 | $1,948 – $2,597 | $1,299 – $1,731 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,006 – $4,008 | $2,164 – $2,886 | $1,443 – $1,924 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,457 – $4,609 | $2,489 – $3,319 | $1,659 – $2,212 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,908 – $5,210 | $2,814 – $3,751 | $1,876 – $2,501 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,509 – $6,012 | $3,246 – $4,329 | $2,164 – $2,886 |
Transport only, for an estimated 668 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 Tucson
668 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,340. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,006 to $4,008, 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 Tucson
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 365 people a year (±206) moved from El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs, to Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson. Going the other way: about 510 people a year (±246). Movers from El Paso County make up 0.6% of the 60,943 people a year who moved into Pima County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 10,284 people a year (±2,531) moving from Colorado to Arizona and about 9,762 people a year (±2,707) from Arizona to Colorado — a net gain for Arizona of about 522 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Pinal County, AZ | 2,942 ±711 |
| Cochise County, AZ | 2,144 ±529 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 1,719 ±590 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,425 ±539 |
Licensed movers at each end
14 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Colorado Springs (57 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.9% of their 83 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 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Colorado Springs LLCUSDOT 2270734 | Colorado Springs · 8 mi | 7 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Helping Hands Moving IncUSDOT 1283878 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncUSDOT 1321178 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 4 trucks | 15 | 18.2% of 11 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Tucson end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tucson: Desert Sun Moving Service (Tucson, 11 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Tucson, 11 trucks), Ralph's Moving & Storage (Tucson, 9 trucks), Delivery Doctors Movers LLC (Tucson, 7 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into Arizona, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Colorado Springs to Tucson
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 668 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Tucson
A local move inside Tucson later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Tucson are Gilbert (about 102 mi), Chandler (about 104 mi), Mesa (about 112 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 Fort Collins, CO | ~139 mi | $626 – $834 |
| 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 |
Also moving to Tucson: from Phoenix, AZ, from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, from Albuquerque, NM.
Colorado Springs to Tucson moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado Springs to Tucson?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 668 miles cost about $2,255 – $3,006 for a studio, $3,006 – $4,008 for a two-bedroom home and $3,457 – $4,609 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Colorado Springs to Tucson take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado Springs to Tucson?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,443 – $1,924 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,006 – $4,008 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,164 – $2,886.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado Springs to Tucson?
Yes. Colorado Springs is in Colorado and Tucson is in Arizona, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 14 listed movers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs hold it.
How many people move from Colorado Springs to Tucson each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 365 people a year (margin of error ±206) moved from El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs, to Pima County, which contains Tucson.
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.