Moving from Kansas to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Denver 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 miWichita → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,286+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,737 people moved from Kansas to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±749), and about 6,987 went the other way. Between Wichita and Denver 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. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,737 people a year (±749), against about 6,987 (±2,091) from Colorado to Kansas, so Colorado loses about 5,250 people a year on this exchange. Kansas is the 34th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | Boulder County | 798 ±965* |
| Douglas County | Jefferson County | 573 ±800* |
| Johnson County | Adams County | 470 ±638* |
| Leavenworth County | El Paso County | 291 ±267 |
| Johnson County | Jefferson County | 281 ±186 |
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.
Wichita to Denver, 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 Kansas and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Kansas to Colorado
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 Kansas to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita to Colorado Springs | ~482 mi | 3–7 days | $2,169 – $2,892 | $2,494 – $3,326 |
| Wichita to Aurora | ~501 mi | 3–7 days | $2,255 – $3,006 | $2,593 – $3,457 |
| Wichita to Denver | ~508 mi | 3–7 days | $2,286 – $3,048 | $2,629 – $3,505 |
| Wichita to Fort Collins | ~535 mi | 3–7 days | $2,408 – $3,210 | $2,769 – $3,692 |
| Overland Park to Colorado Springs | ~636 mi | 3–7 days | $2,862 – $3,816 | $3,291 – $4,388 |
| Overland Park to Aurora | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Kansas City to Aurora | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Kansas City to Colorado Springs | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Overland Park to Denver | ~644 mi | 3–7 days | $2,898 – $3,864 | $3,333 – $4,444 |
| Kansas City to Denver | ~646 mi | 3–7 days | $2,907 – $3,876 | $3,343 – $4,457 |
| Overland Park to Fort Collins | ~655 mi | 3–7 days | $2,948 – $3,930 | $3,390 – $4,519 |
| Kansas City to Fort Collins | ~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 Kansas
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 62 vehicle inspections (17.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 90 driver inspections (16.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| American MoversWichita, KS · USDOT 1698749 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckWichita, KS · USDOT 2277955 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCWichita, KS · USDOT 1799712 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kansas directory ranks them. At the Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado to Kansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kansas
Kansas to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Denver, 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 Kansas and Colorado, distances run from 482 to 656 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to Colorado take?
Wichita to Denver 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 Kansas to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Kansas into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 89 listed movers based in Kansas, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas to Colorado?
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 Kansas to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,737 people (±749) moved from Kansas to Colorado that year, against about 6,987 (±2,091) from Colorado to Kansas. That makes Kansas the 34th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.