Moving from Fort Collins, CO to Colorado Springs, 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 Fort Collins, CO to Colorado Springs, 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 458 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 Fort Collins to Colorado Springs
| 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, Fort Collins to Colorado Springs
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 Fort Collins to Colorado Springs
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 458 people a year (±173) moved from Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins, to El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs. Going the other way: about 1,105 people a year (±265). Movers from Larimer County make up 0.7% of the 63,637 people a year who moved into El Paso County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | 4,427 ±773 |
| Boulder County, CO | 1,666 ±486 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,212 ±309 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 921 ±234 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 728 ±296 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Adams County, CO | 2,599 ±838 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 2,419 ±626 |
| Denver County, CO | 2,388 ±517 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,068 ±611 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,391 ±719 |
Licensed movers at each end
47 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Fort Collins. 14 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 8.7% of their 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus Moving Storage IncUSDOT 675502 | Johnstown · 16 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Skyline Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2840634 | Loveland · 13 mi | 12 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Golden Van Lines IncorporatedUSDOT 158671 | Longmont · 27 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2126287 | Fort Collins · 7 mi | 10 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Seevers Transfer and StorageUSDOT 4031433 | Longmont · 27 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLCUSDOT 3497243 | Longmont · 27 mi | 7 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Colorado Springs end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC (Colorado Sprgs, 87 trucks), Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado Inc (Colorado Springs, 15 trucks), Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC (Colorado Springs, 11 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving (Colorado Springs, 9 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 Fort Collins to Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs
A local move inside Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs are Aurora (about 73 mi), Denver (about 74 mi), Fort Collins (about 139 mi).
Other routes from Fort Collins
All routes from Fort Collins, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Cheyenne, WY | ~50 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Fort Collins to Denver, CO | ~65 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Fort Collins to Aurora, CO | ~66 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Fort Collins to Salt Lake City, UT | ~417 mi | $1,877 – $2,502 |
| Fort Collins to Wichita, KS | ~535 mi | $2,408 – $3,210 |
| Fort Collins to Kansas City, MO | ~659 mi | $2,966 – $3,954 |
| Fort Collins to Phoenix, AZ | ~728 mi | $3,276 – $4,368 |
| Fort Collins to Las Vegas, NV | ~728 mi | $3,276 – $4,368 |
Also moving to Colorado Springs: from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Cheyenne, WY, from Albuquerque, NM.
Fort Collins to Colorado Springs moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs?
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 Fort Collins to Colorado Springs 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 Fort Collins to Colorado Springs?
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 Fort Collins to Colorado Springs 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 Fort Collins to Colorado Springs each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 458 people a year (margin of error ±173) moved from Larimer County, which contains Fort Collins, to El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs.
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.