Moving from Colorado to Delaware
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Wilmington it is about 1,815 miles and 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,808 to 1,827 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,815 miDenver → Wilmington
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,168+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 329 people moved from Colorado to Delaware in 2024 (Census estimate, ±324). Between Denver and Wilmington it is about 1,815 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,168 – $10,890 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Delaware
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 329 people a year (±324). Colorado is the 17th-largest of the 38 states sending people to Delaware; Delaware took in about 33,421 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe County | New Castle County | 58 ±65* |
| El Paso County | Sussex County | 49 ±59* |
| Jefferson County | New Castle County | 17 ±30* |
| Logan County | New Castle County | 13 ±30* |
| Weld County | Kent County | 11 ±22* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Denver to Wilmington, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Colorado and Delaware.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Delaware
At about 1,815 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,168 – $10,890 for a two-bedroom home and $9,393 – $12,524 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,881 – $7,841; a freight trailer is $3,920 – $5,227.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,126 – $8,168 | $4,410 – $5,881 | $2,940 – $3,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,351 – $9,801 | $5,293 – $7,057 | $3,528 – $4,704 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,168 – $10,890 | $5,881 – $7,841 | $3,920 – $5,227 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,393 – $12,524 | $6,763 – $9,017 | $4,508 – $6,011 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,618 – $14,157 | $7,645 – $10,193 | $5,097 – $6,795 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,251 – $16,335 | $8,821 – $11,761 | $5,881 – $7,841 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,815 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.
City-to-city routes from Colorado to Delaware
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora to Wilmington | ~1,808 mi | 7–14 days | $8,136 – $10,848 | $9,356 – $12,475 |
| Fort Collins to Wilmington | ~1,810 mi | 7–14 days | $8,145 – $10,860 | $9,367 – $12,489 |
| Denver to Wilmington | ~1,815 mi | 7–14 days | $8,168 – $10,890 | $9,393 – $12,524 |
| Aurora to Dover | ~1,818 mi | 7–14 days | $8,181 – $10,908 | $9,408 – $12,544 |
| Colorado Springs to Wilmington | ~1,819 mi | 7–14 days | $8,186 – $10,914 | $9,413 – $12,551 |
| Fort Collins to Dover | ~1,822 mi | 7–14 days | $8,199 – $10,932 | $9,429 – $12,572 |
| Denver to Dover | ~1,825 mi | 7–14 days | $8,213 – $10,950 | $9,444 – $12,593 |
| Colorado Springs to Dover | ~1,827 mi | 7–14 days | $8,222 – $10,962 | $9,455 – $12,606 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado directory ranks them. At the Delaware end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Delaware, moving costs in Delaware, or the reverse trip, Delaware to Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Delaware moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Delaware?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Wilmington, the distance is about 1,815 miles. From our model that is $8,168 – $10,890 for a two-bedroom home and $9,393 – $12,524 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,881 – $7,841 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,920 – $5,227. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Colorado and Delaware, distances run from 1,808 to 1,827 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Delaware take?
Denver to Wilmington is 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado to Delaware?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Delaware is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Delaware?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,920 – $5,227 for a two-bedroom home over 1,815 miles against $8,168 – $10,890 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,881 – $7,841, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Delaware each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 329 people (±324) moved from Colorado to Delaware that year. That makes Colorado the 17th-largest source of new residents for Delaware among the states.