Moving from Colorado to Wisconsin
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Milwaukee it is about 1,064 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 962 to 1,108 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.
- ~1,064 miDenver → Milwaukee
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,788+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,372 people moved from Colorado to Wisconsin in 2024 (Census estimate, ±792), and about 2,273 went the other way. Between Denver and Milwaukee it is about 1,064 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,788 – $6,384 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Wisconsin
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,372 people a year (±792), against about 2,273 (±995) from Wisconsin to Colorado, so Wisconsin gains about 99 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 12th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Wisconsin; Wisconsin took in about 116,098 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Summit County | Dane County | 146 ±208* |
| El Paso County | Waukesha County | 133 ±120 |
| Boulder County | Dane County | 129 ±71 |
| Weld County | Columbia County | 101 ±137* |
| Denver County | Milwaukee County | 98 ±56 |
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 Milwaukee, 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 Wisconsin.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Wisconsin
At about 1,064 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,788 – $6,384 for a two-bedroom home and $5,506 – $7,342 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,447 – $4,596; a freight trailer is $2,298 – $3,064.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,591 – $4,788 | $2,586 – $3,447 | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,309 – $5,746 | $3,103 – $4,137 | $2,068 – $2,758 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,788 – $6,384 | $3,447 – $4,596 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,506 – $7,342 | $3,964 – $5,286 | $2,643 – $3,524 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,224 – $8,299 | $4,482 – $5,975 | $2,988 – $3,984 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,182 – $9,576 | $5,171 – $6,895 | $3,447 – $4,596 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,064 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 Wisconsin
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Madison | ~962 mi | 3–7 days | $4,329 – $5,772 | $4,978 – $6,638 |
| Aurora to Madison | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Denver to Madison | ~979 mi | 3–7 days | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| Colorado Springs to Madison | ~998 mi | 3–7 days | $4,491 – $5,988 | $5,165 – $6,886 |
| Fort Collins to Milwaukee | ~1,048 mi | 3–7 days | $4,716 – $6,288 | $5,423 – $7,231 |
| Aurora to Milwaukee | ~1,057 mi | 3–7 days | $4,757 – $6,342 | $5,470 – $7,293 |
| Fort Collins to Green Bay | ~1,059 mi | 3–7 days | $4,766 – $6,354 | $5,480 – $7,307 |
| Denver to Milwaukee | ~1,064 mi | 3–7 days | $4,788 – $6,384 | $5,506 – $7,342 |
| Aurora to Green Bay | ~1,076 mi | 3–7 days | $4,842 – $6,456 | $5,568 – $7,424 |
| Colorado Springs to Milwaukee | ~1,082 mi | 3–7 days | $4,869 – $6,492 | $5,599 – $7,466 |
| Denver to Green Bay | ~1,082 mi | 3–7 days | $4,869 – $6,492 | $5,599 – $7,466 |
| Colorado Springs to Green Bay | ~1,108 mi | 3–7 days | $4,986 – $6,648 | $5,734 – $7,645 |
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 Wisconsin end, 174 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Wisconsin, moving costs in Wisconsin, or the reverse trip, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Wisconsin?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Milwaukee, the distance is about 1,064 miles. From our model that is $4,788 – $6,384 for a two-bedroom home and $5,506 – $7,342 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,447 – $4,596 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,298 – $3,064. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Colorado and Wisconsin, distances run from 962 to 1,108 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Wisconsin take?
Denver to Milwaukee is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 Wisconsin?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,298 – $3,064 for a two-bedroom home over 1,064 miles against $4,788 – $6,384 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,447 – $4,596, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Wisconsin each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,372 people (±792) moved from Colorado to Wisconsin that year, against about 2,273 (±995) from Wisconsin to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 12th-largest source of new residents for Wisconsin among the states.