Moving from Colorado to Utah
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Salt Lake City it is about 432 miles and about 8 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 405 to 603 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.
- ~432 miDenver → Salt Lake City
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,944+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 5,224 people moved from Colorado to Utah in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,404), and about 5,387 went the other way. Between Denver and Salt Lake City it is about 432 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,944 – $2,592 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Utah
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,224 people a year (±1,404), against about 5,387 (±1,847) from Utah to Colorado, so Utah loses about 163 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 5th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Utah; Utah took in about 94,553 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose County | Grand County | 348 ±325 |
| Arapahoe County | Utah County | 318 ±312 |
| Denver County | Salt Lake County | 263 ±158 |
| El Paso County | Utah County | 216 ±135 |
| Larimer County | Utah County | 205 ±179 |
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 Salt Lake City, 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 Utah.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Utah
At about 432 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,944 – $2,592 for a two-bedroom home and $2,236 – $2,981 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,400 – $1,866; a freight trailer is $933 – $1,244.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,050 – $1,400 | $700 – $933 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,750 – $2,333 | $1,260 – $1,680 | $840 – $1,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,944 – $2,592 | $1,400 – $1,866 | $933 – $1,244 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,236 – $2,981 | $1,610 – $2,146 | $1,073 – $1,431 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,527 – $3,370 | $1,820 – $2,426 | $1,213 – $1,617 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,916 – $3,888 | $2,100 – $2,799 | $1,400 – $1,866 |
Transport only, for an estimated 432 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 Utah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Provo | ~405 mi | 3–7 days | $1,823 – $2,430 | $2,096 – $2,794 |
| Denver to Provo | ~414 mi | 3–7 days | $1,863 – $2,484 | $2,142 – $2,857 |
| Fort Collins to Salt Lake City | ~417 mi | 3–7 days | $1,877 – $2,502 | $2,158 – $2,877 |
| Aurora to Provo | ~421 mi | 3–7 days | $1,895 – $2,526 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| Fort Collins to Ogden | ~424 mi | 3–7 days | $1,908 – $2,544 | $2,194 – $2,926 |
| Denver to Salt Lake City | ~432 mi | 3–7 days | $1,944 – $2,592 | $2,236 – $2,981 |
| Aurora to Salt Lake City | ~439 mi | 3–7 days | $1,976 – $2,634 | $2,272 – $3,029 |
| Colorado Springs to Provo | ~439 mi | 3–7 days | $1,976 – $2,634 | $2,272 – $3,029 |
| Denver to Ogden | ~444 mi | 3–7 days | $1,998 – $2,664 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| Aurora to Ogden | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City | ~464 mi | 3–7 days | $2,088 – $2,784 | $2,401 – $3,202 |
| Colorado Springs to Ogden | ~481 mi | 3–7 days | $2,165 – $2,886 | $2,489 – $3,319 |
| Colorado Springs to Saint George | ~573 mi | 3–7 days | $2,579 – $3,438 | $2,965 – $3,954 |
| Denver to Saint George | ~583 mi | 3–7 days | $2,624 – $3,498 | $3,017 – $4,023 |
| Aurora to Saint George | ~590 mi | 3–7 days | $2,655 – $3,540 | $3,053 – $4,071 |
| Fort Collins to Saint George | ~603 mi | 3–7 days | $2,714 – $3,618 | $3,121 – $4,161 |
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 Utah end, 119 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Utah, moving costs in Utah, or the reverse trip, Utah 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 Utah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Utah?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Salt Lake City, the distance is about 432 miles. From our model that is $1,944 – $2,592 for a two-bedroom home and $2,236 – $2,981 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,400 – $1,866 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $933 – $1,244. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Colorado and Utah, distances run from 405 to 603 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Utah take?
Denver to Salt Lake City is about 8 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 Utah?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Utah 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 Utah?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $933 – $1,244 for a two-bedroom home over 432 miles against $1,944 – $2,592 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,400 – $1,866, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Utah each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,224 people (±1,404) moved from Colorado to Utah that year, against about 5,387 (±1,847) from Utah to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 5th-largest source of new residents for Utah among the states.