Moving from Colorado to Kansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Wichita it is about 508 miles and about 9 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 482 to 656 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~508 miDenver → Wichita
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,286+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 6,987 people moved from Colorado to Kansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,091), and about 1,737 went the other way. Between Denver and Wichita it is about 508 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,286 – $3,048 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Kansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,987 people a year (±2,091), against about 1,737 (±749) from Kansas to Colorado, so Kansas gains about 5,250 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 2nd-largest of the 44 states sending people to Kansas; Kansas took in about 83,083 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Sedgwick County | 630 ±616 |
| Denver County | Johnson County | 277 ±155 |
| Arapahoe County | Sedgwick County | 204 ±146 |
| El Paso County | Geary County | 192 ±174 |
| Larimer County | Sedgwick County | 141 ±126 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Denver to Wichita, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Colorado and Kansas.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Kansas
At about 508 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,286 – $3,048 for a two-bedroom home and $2,629 – $3,505 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,646 – $2,195; a freight trailer is $1,097 – $1,463.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,715 – $2,286 | $1,234 – $1,646 | $823 – $1,097 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,057 – $2,743 | $1,481 – $1,975 | $988 – $1,317 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,286 – $3,048 | $1,646 – $2,195 | $1,097 – $1,463 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,629 – $3,505 | $1,893 – $2,524 | $1,262 – $1,682 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,972 – $3,962 | $2,140 – $2,853 | $1,426 – $1,902 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,429 – $4,572 | $2,469 – $3,292 | $1,646 – $2,195 |
Transport only, for an estimated 508 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.
City-to-city routes from Colorado to Kansas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Wichita | ~482 mi | 3–7 days | $2,169 – $2,892 | $2,494 – $3,326 |
| Aurora to Wichita | ~501 mi | 3–7 days | $2,255 – $3,006 | $2,593 – $3,457 |
| Denver to Wichita | ~508 mi | 3–7 days | $2,286 – $3,048 | $2,629 – $3,505 |
| Fort Collins to Wichita | ~535 mi | 3–7 days | $2,408 – $3,210 | $2,769 – $3,692 |
| Colorado Springs to Overland Park | ~636 mi | 3–7 days | $2,862 – $3,816 | $3,291 – $4,388 |
| Aurora to Overland Park | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Aurora to Kansas City | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Colorado Springs to Kansas City | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Denver to Overland Park | ~644 mi | 3–7 days | $2,898 – $3,864 | $3,333 – $4,444 |
| Denver to Kansas City | ~646 mi | 3–7 days | $2,907 – $3,876 | $3,343 – $4,457 |
| Fort Collins to Overland Park | ~655 mi | 3–7 days | $2,948 – $3,930 | $3,390 – $4,519 |
| Fort Collins to Kansas City | ~656 mi | 3–7 days | $2,952 – $3,936 | $3,395 – $4,526 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado directory ranks them. At the Kansas end, 89 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Kansas, moving costs in Kansas, or the reverse trip, Kansas to Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Kansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Kansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Wichita, the distance is about 508 miles. From our model that is $2,286 – $3,048 for a two-bedroom home and $2,629 – $3,505 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,646 – $2,195 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,097 – $1,463. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Colorado and Kansas, distances run from 482 to 656 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Kansas take?
Denver to Wichita is about 9 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado to Kansas?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Kansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Kansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,097 – $1,463 for a two-bedroom home over 508 miles against $2,286 – $3,048 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,646 – $2,195, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Kansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,987 people (±2,091) moved from Colorado to Kansas that year, against about 1,737 (±749) from Kansas to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Kansas among the states.