Moving from Fort Collins, CO to Wichita, KS
About 535 miles across a state line, from Colorado into Kansas, 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 Wichita, KS covers about 535 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,408 – $3,210 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 141 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 535 miles between Colorado and Kansas, 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 $2,408 – $3,210 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 10 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Fort Collins to Wichita
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,806 – $2,408 | $1,300 – $1,733 | $867 – $1,156 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,167 – $2,889 | $1,560 – $2,080 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,408 – $3,210 | $1,733 – $2,311 | $1,156 – $1,541 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,769 – $3,692 | $1,993 – $2,658 | $1,329 – $1,772 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,130 – $4,173 | $2,253 – $3,005 | $1,502 – $2,003 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,611 – $4,815 | $2,600 – $3,467 | $1,733 – $2,311 |
Transport only, for an estimated 535 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 Wichita
535 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,675. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,408 to $3,210, 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 Wichita
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 141 people a year (±126) moved from Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins, to Sedgwick County, KS, home to Wichita. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Larimer County make up 0.6% of the 23,583 people a year who moved into Sedgwick County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,987 people a year (±2,091) moving from Colorado to Kansas and about 1,737 people a year (±749) from Kansas to Colorado — a net gain for Kansas of about 5,250 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 |
|---|---|
| Butler County, KS | 1,893 ±535 |
| Harvey County, KS | 845 ±314 |
| Reno County, KS | 739 ±255 |
| Sumner County, KS | 722 ±367 |
| Riley County, KS | 700 ±238 |
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 Wichita end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Wichita: Two Men and A Truck (Wichita, 17 trucks), King's Moving & Storage Inc (Wichita, 8 trucks), American Movers (Wichita, 7 trucks), Ok Transfer LLC (Wichita, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into Kansas, 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 Wichita
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 535 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Wichita
A local move inside Wichita later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Wichita are Tulsa (about 151 mi), Oklahoma City (about 179 mi), Overland Park (about 197 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 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 Wichita: from Tulsa, OK, from Oklahoma City, OK, from Overland Park, KS, from Kansas City, KS.
Fort Collins to Wichita moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Collins to Wichita?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 535 miles cost about $1,806 – $2,408 for a studio, $2,408 – $3,210 for a two-bedroom home and $2,769 – $3,692 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fort Collins to Wichita take?
The drive is about 10 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 Fort Collins to Wichita?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,156 – $1,541 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,408 – $3,210 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,733 – $2,311.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fort Collins to Wichita?
Yes. Fort Collins is in Colorado and Wichita is in Kansas, 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 Wichita each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 141 people a year (margin of error ±126) moved from Larimer County, which contains Fort Collins, to Sedgwick County, which contains Wichita.
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.