Moving from Tampa, FL to Colorado Springs, CO
About 1,735 miles across a state line, from Florida into Colorado, 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 Tampa, FL to Colorado Springs, CO covers about 1,735 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $7,808 – $10,410 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 411 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,735 miles from Florida to Colorado. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $7,808 – $10,410 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Tampa to Colorado Springs
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,856 – $7,808 | $4,216 – $5,621 | $2,811 – $3,748 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,027 – $9,369 | $5,059 – $6,746 | $3,373 – $4,497 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,808 – $10,410 | $5,621 – $7,495 | $3,748 – $4,997 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,979 – $11,971 | $6,465 – $8,619 | $4,310 – $5,746 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,150 – $13,533 | $7,308 – $9,744 | $4,872 – $6,496 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,711 – $15,615 | $8,432 – $11,243 | $5,621 – $7,495 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,735 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, Tampa to Colorado Springs
1,735 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $8,675. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $7,808 to $10,410, 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 Tampa to Colorado Springs
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 411 people a year (±242) moved from Hillsborough County, FL, home to Tampa, to El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs. Going the other way: about 124 people a year (±71). Movers from Hillsborough County make up 0.6% of the 63,637 people a year who moved into El Paso County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 12,564 people a year (±3,529) moving from Florida to Colorado and about 9,951 people a year (±2,110) from Colorado to Florida — a net gain for Colorado of about 2,613 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pasco County, FL | 10,775 ±1,529 |
| Pinellas County, FL | 7,793 ±909 |
| Polk County, FL | 5,869 ±1,177 |
| Orange County, FL | 2,309 ±576 |
| Manatee County, FL | 2,072 ±585 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Adams County, CO | 2,599 ±838 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 2,419 ±626 |
| Denver County, CO | 2,388 ±517 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,068 ±611 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,391 ±719 |
Licensed movers at each end
40 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tampa (180 counting those licensed only inside Florida). 22 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.4% of their 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Moving Systems IncUSDOT 944759 | Tampa · 5 mi | 50 trucks | 5 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageUSDOT 3754336 | Plant City · 22 mi | 34 trucks | 33 | 0.0% of 10 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2113690 | Oldsmar · 15 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | — |
| 2 College Brothers IncUSDOT 2787568 | Tampa · 2 mi | 8 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Big Man's Moving CompanyUSDOT 2951960 | Bellaire Beach · 23 mi | 8 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Hello Movers LLCUSDOT 3338540 | Land O' Lakes · 23 mi | 7 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Colorado Springs end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC (Colorado Sprgs, 87 trucks), Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado Inc (Colorado Springs, 15 trucks), Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC (Colorado Springs, 11 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving (Colorado Springs, 9 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Florida into Colorado, 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 Tampa to Colorado Springs
Insist on a survey
Over 1,735 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,735 miles of handling.
Arriving in Colorado Springs
A local move inside Colorado Springs later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Colorado Springs are Aurora (about 73 mi), Denver (about 74 mi), Fort Collins (about 139 mi).
Other routes from Tampa
All routes from Tampa, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~20 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Tampa to Orlando, FL | ~90 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Tampa to Cape Coral, FL | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Tampa to Gainesville, FL | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Tampa to Jacksonville, FL | ~200 mi | $900 – $1,200 |
| Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL | ~222 mi | $999 – $1,332 |
| Tampa to Tallahassee, FL | ~238 mi | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Tampa to Miami, FL | 280 mi | $1,260 – $1,680 |
Also moving to Colorado Springs: from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Cheyenne, WY.
Tampa to Colorado Springs moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tampa to Colorado Springs?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,735 miles cost about $5,856 – $7,808 for a studio, $7,808 – $10,410 for a two-bedroom home and $8,979 – $11,971 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tampa to Colorado Springs take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tampa to Colorado Springs?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,748 – $4,997 for a two-bedroom home, against $7,808 – $10,410 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,621 – $7,495.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tampa to Colorado Springs?
Yes. Tampa is in Florida and Colorado Springs is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 40 listed movers within 30 miles of Tampa hold it.
How many people move from Tampa to Colorado Springs each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 411 people a year (margin of error ±242) moved from Hillsborough County, which contains Tampa, to El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs.
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.