Moving from Denver, CO to Fort Collins, CO
At about 65 miles, Denver to Fort Collins is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 65 miles the drive is on the clock too — about an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Denver, CO to Fort Collins, CO covers about 65 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 1,788 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 65 miles, crews cover Denver to Fort Collins in a single day — about an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Denver to Fort Collins
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Denver to Fort Collins
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $45–$56 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $525 to $859. The 65 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Denver to Fort Collins
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,788 people a year (±585) moved from Denver County, CO, home to Denver, to Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins. Going the other way: about 1,212 people a year (±309). Movers from Denver County make up 5.6% of the 31,777 people a year who moved into Larimer County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Arapahoe County, CO | 17,234 ±1,405 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 13,848 ±1,764 |
| Adams County, CO | 7,370 ±1,266 |
| Douglas County, CO | 4,491 ±897 |
| Boulder County, CO | 2,545 ±587 |
| 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
324 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Denver. 58 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 18.9% of their 111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student MoversUSDOT 1353870 | Aurora · 10 mi | 38 trucks | 12 | 33.3% of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCUSDOT 900253 | Denver · 9 mi | 27 trucks | 22 | 6.7% of 15 |
| Amazing Moves Moving & StorageUSDOT 1187573 | Denver · 6 mi | 20 trucks | 5 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Johnson Storage & Moving CoUSDOT 627773 | Centennial · 13 mi | 20 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Cowboy Moving & StorageUSDOT 647797 | Englewood · 7 mi | 16 trucks | 2 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Johnson Storage & Moving Co - Missouri LLCUSDOT 120303 | Centennial · 13 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | — |
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 65-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Denver to Fort Collins
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $45 to $56 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
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 Denver
All routes from Denver, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver to Aurora, CO | ~7 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Denver to Colorado Springs, CO | 69 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Denver to Salt Lake City, UT | ~432 mi | $1,944 – $2,592 |
| Denver to Oklahoma City, OK | ~587 mi | $2,642 – $3,522 |
| Denver to Las Cruces, NM | 614 mi | $2,763 – $3,684 |
| Denver to Overland Park, KS | ~644 mi | $2,898 – $3,864 |
| Denver to Kansas City, MO | ~649 mi | $2,921 – $3,894 |
| Denver to El Paso, TX | ~650 mi | $2,925 – $3,900 |
Also moving to Fort Collins: from Cheyenne, WY, from Aurora, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO, from Rapid City, SD.
Denver to Fort Collins moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Denver to Fort Collins?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $525 – $859; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $885 – $1,587. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 65 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Denver to Fort Collins take?
One day. The drive is about an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Denver to Fort Collins?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 65 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Denver 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 Denver to Fort Collins each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,788 people a year (margin of error ±585) moved from Denver County, which contains Denver, 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.