Moving from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT
About 432 miles across a state line, from Colorado into Utah, 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 Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT covers about 432 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,944 – $2,592 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 263 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 432 miles between Colorado and Utah, 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 $1,944 – $2,592 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Denver to Salt Lake City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,050 – $1,400 | $700 – $933 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,750 – $2,333 | $1,260 – $1,680 | $840 – $1,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,944 – $2,592 | $1,400 – $1,866 | $933 – $1,244 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,236 – $2,981 | $1,610 – $2,146 | $1,073 – $1,431 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,527 – $3,370 | $1,820 – $2,426 | $1,213 – $1,617 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,916 – $3,888 | $2,100 – $2,799 | $1,400 – $1,866 |
Transport only, for an estimated 432 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, Denver to Salt Lake City
432 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,160. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,944 to $2,592, 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 Denver to Salt Lake City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 263 people a year (±158) moved from Denver County, CO, home to Denver, to Salt Lake County, UT, home to Salt Lake City. Going the other way: about 187 people a year (±82). Movers from Denver County make up 0.5% of the 57,254 people a year who moved into Salt Lake County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,224 people a year (±1,404) moving from Colorado to Utah and about 5,387 people a year (±1,847) from Utah to Colorado — a net gain for Colorado of about 163 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Utah County, UT | 9,122 ±1,145 |
| Davis County, UT | 4,630 ±696 |
| King County, WA | 1,532 ±835 |
| Washington County, UT | 1,528 ±462 |
| Weber County, UT | 1,514 ±374 |
Licensed movers at each end
83 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Denver (324 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 40 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 18.9% of their 95 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 |
| Johnson Storage & Moving Co - Missouri LLCUSDOT 120303 | Centennial · 13 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of BoulderUSDOT 2629937 | Broomfield · 14 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Salt Lake City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Salt Lake City: The Other Side Movers (Salt Lake City, 35 trucks), Equus Long Distance (Lehi, 30 trucks), Best of Utah Moving Company LLC (Sandy, 19 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Salt Lake City, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into Utah, 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 Denver to Salt Lake City
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 432 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Salt Lake City
A local move inside Salt Lake City later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Salt Lake City are Ogden (about 38 mi), Provo (about 45 mi), Saint George (about 315 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 Fort Collins, CO | ~65 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Denver to Colorado Springs, CO | 69 mi | $525 – $859 |
| 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 Salt Lake City: from Ogden, UT, from Provo, UT, from Saint George, UT, from Boise, ID.
Denver to Salt Lake City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Denver to Salt Lake City?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 432 miles cost about $1,458 – $1,944 for a studio, $1,944 – $2,592 for a two-bedroom home and $2,236 – $2,981 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Denver to Salt Lake City take?
The drive is about 8 hours, 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 Denver to Salt Lake City?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $933 – $1,244 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,944 – $2,592 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,400 – $1,866.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Denver to Salt Lake City?
Yes. Denver is in Colorado and Salt Lake City is in Utah, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 83 listed movers within 30 miles of Denver hold it.
How many people move from Denver to Salt Lake City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 263 people a year (margin of error ±158) moved from Denver County, which contains Denver, to Salt Lake County, which contains Salt Lake City.
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.