Moving from Fort Collins, CO to Kansas City, MO
About 659 miles across a state line, from Colorado into Missouri, 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 Fort Collins, CO to Kansas City, MO covers about 659 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,966 – $3,954 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 423 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 659 miles between Colorado and Missouri, 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 $2,966 – $3,954 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 Fort Collins to Kansas City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,224 – $2,966 | $1,601 – $2,135 | $1,068 – $1,423 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,669 – $3,559 | $1,922 – $2,562 | $1,281 – $1,708 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,966 – $3,954 | $2,135 – $2,847 | $1,423 – $1,898 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,410 – $4,547 | $2,455 – $3,274 | $1,637 – $2,183 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,855 – $5,140 | $2,776 – $3,701 | $1,850 – $2,467 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,448 – $5,931 | $3,203 – $4,270 | $2,135 – $2,847 |
Transport only, for an estimated 659 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 Kansas City
659 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,295. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,966 to $3,954, 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 Kansas City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 423 people a year (±421) moved from Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins, to Jackson County, MO, home to Kansas City. Going the other way: about 129 people a year (±141). Movers from Larimer County make up 1.2% of the 35,887 people a year who moved into Jackson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,388 people a year (±2,551) moving from Colorado to Missouri and about 3,746 people a year (±1,516) from Missouri to Colorado — a net gain for Missouri of about 3,642 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Johnson County, KS | 6,448 ±989 |
| Cass County, MO | 2,382 ±515 |
| Clay County, MO | 2,326 ±431 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 1,218 ±327 |
| Greene County, MO | 1,208 ±277 |
Licensed movers at each end
15 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fort Collins (47 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 5.0% of their 20 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 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2126287 | Fort Collins · 7 mi | 10 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLCUSDOT 3497243 | Longmont · 27 mi | 7 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Choice Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2782658 | Fort Collins · 2 mi | 6 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Two College MoversUSDOT 2493028 | Fort Collins · 7 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Kansas City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Kansas City: Studdard Moving and Storage (Leavenworth, 22 trucks), Century Van Lines Inc (Leavenworth, 20 trucks), Gerber Transfer LLC (Bonner Springs, 17 trucks), Centurion Moving & Storage LLC (Kansas City, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into Missouri, 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 Fort Collins to Kansas 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 659 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Kansas City
A local move inside Kansas City later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Kansas City are Kansas City (about 3 mi), Overland Park (about 12 mi), Columbia (about 141 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 Colorado Springs, CO | ~139 mi | $626 – $834 |
| 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 Phoenix, AZ | ~728 mi | $3,276 – $4,368 |
| Fort Collins to Las Vegas, NV | ~728 mi | $3,276 – $4,368 |
Also moving to Kansas City: from Kansas City, KS, from Overland Park, KS, from Columbia, MO, from Springfield, MO.
Fort Collins to Kansas City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Collins to Kansas City, MO?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 659 miles cost about $2,224 – $2,966 for a studio, $2,966 – $3,954 for a two-bedroom home and $3,410 – $4,547 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fort Collins to Kansas City, MO 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 Fort Collins to Kansas City, MO?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,423 – $1,898 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,966 – $3,954 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,135 – $2,847.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fort Collins to Kansas City, MO?
Yes. Fort Collins is in Colorado and Kansas City is in Missouri, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 15 listed movers within 30 miles of Fort Collins hold it.
How many people move from Fort Collins to Kansas City, MO each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 423 people a year (margin of error ±421) moved from Larimer County, which contains Fort Collins, to Jackson County, which contains Kansas 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.