Moving from Colorado to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Saint Louis it is about 927 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 642 to 935 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.
- ~927 miDenver → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,172+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 7,388 people moved from Colorado to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,551), and about 3,746 went the other way. Between Denver and Saint Louis it is about 927 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,172 – $5,562 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,388 people a year (±2,551), against about 3,746 (±1,516) from Missouri to Colorado, so Missouri gains about 3,642 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 5th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Larimer County | Jackson County | 423 ±421 |
| Larimer County | Boone County | 364 ±410* |
| El Paso County | Pulaski County | 216 ±134 |
| Denver County | St. Louis County | 207 ±211* |
| El Paso County | Cass County | 202 ±310* |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Denver to Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Missouri
At about 927 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,172 – $5,562 for a two-bedroom home and $4,797 – $6,396 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,003 – $4,005; a freight trailer is $2,002 – $2,670.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,129 – $4,172 | $2,253 – $3,003 | $1,502 – $2,002 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,754 – $5,006 | $2,703 – $3,604 | $1,802 – $2,403 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,172 – $5,562 | $3,003 – $4,005 | $2,002 – $2,670 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,797 – $6,396 | $3,454 – $4,605 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,423 – $7,231 | $3,905 – $5,206 | $2,603 – $3,471 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,257 – $8,343 | $4,505 – $6,007 | $3,003 – $4,005 |
Transport only, for an estimated 927 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 Missouri
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora to Kansas City | ~642 mi | 3–7 days | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Colorado Springs to Kansas City | ~642 mi | 3–7 days | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Denver to Kansas City | ~649 mi | 3–7 days | $2,921 – $3,894 | $3,359 – $4,478 |
| Fort Collins to Kansas City | ~659 mi | 3–7 days | $2,966 – $3,954 | $3,410 – $4,547 |
| Colorado Springs to Springfield | ~743 mi | 3–7 days | $3,344 – $4,458 | $3,845 – $5,127 |
| Aurora to Springfield | ~758 mi | 3–7 days | $3,411 – $4,548 | $3,923 – $5,230 |
| Denver to Springfield | ~765 mi | 3–7 days | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
| Aurora to Columbia | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Colorado Springs to Columbia | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Fort Collins to Springfield | ~785 mi | 3–7 days | $3,533 – $4,710 | $4,062 – $5,416 |
| Denver to Columbia | ~790 mi | 3–7 days | $3,555 – $4,740 | $4,088 – $5,451 |
| Fort Collins to Columbia | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Colorado Springs to Saint Louis | ~919 mi | 3–7 days | $4,136 – $5,514 | $4,756 – $6,341 |
| Aurora to Saint Louis | ~920 mi | 3–7 days | $4,140 – $5,520 | $4,761 – $6,348 |
| Denver to Saint Louis | ~927 mi | 3–7 days | $4,172 – $5,562 | $4,797 – $6,396 |
| Fort Collins to Saint Louis | ~935 mi | 3–7 days | $4,208 – $5,610 | $4,839 – $6,452 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Saint Louis, the distance is about 927 miles. From our model that is $4,172 – $5,562 for a two-bedroom home and $4,797 – $6,396 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,003 – $4,005 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,002 – $2,670. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Colorado and Missouri, distances run from 642 to 935 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Missouri take?
Denver to Saint Louis is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving). 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 Missouri?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,002 – $2,670 for a two-bedroom home over 927 miles against $4,172 – $5,562 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,003 – $4,005, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,388 people (±2,551) moved from Colorado to Missouri that year, against about 3,746 (±1,516) from Missouri to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 5th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.