Moving from Wichita, KS to Colorado Springs, CO
About 482 miles across a state line, from Kansas 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 Wichita, KS to Colorado Springs, CO covers about 482 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,169 – $2,892 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 189 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 482 miles between Kansas and Colorado, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,169 – $2,892 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Wichita to Colorado Springs
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,627 – $2,169 | $1,171 – $1,562 | $781 – $1,041 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,952 – $2,603 | $1,406 – $1,874 | $937 – $1,249 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,169 – $2,892 | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,041 – $1,388 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,494 – $3,326 | $1,796 – $2,395 | $1,197 – $1,596 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,820 – $3,760 | $2,030 – $2,707 | $1,353 – $1,805 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,254 – $4,338 | $2,343 – $3,123 | $1,562 – $2,082 |
Transport only, for an estimated 482 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, Wichita to Colorado Springs
482 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,410. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,169 to $2,892, 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 Wichita to Colorado Springs
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 189 people a year (±136) moved from Sedgwick County, KS, home to Wichita, to El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs. Going the other way: about 630 people a year (±616). Movers from Sedgwick County make up 0.3% 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 1,737 people a year (±749) moving from Kansas to Colorado and about 6,987 people a year (±2,091) from Colorado to Kansas — a net gain for Kansas of about 5,250 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Butler County, KS | 1,815 ±496 |
| Johnson County, KS | 1,204 ±429 |
| Shawnee County, KS | 1,104 ±313 |
| Reno County, KS | 754 ±234 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 586 ±263 |
| 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
10 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Wichita (27 counting those licensed only inside Kansas). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.4% of their 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2277955 | Wichita · 6 mi | 17 trucks | 6 | 20.0% of 5 |
| King's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957078 | Wichita · 6 mi | 8 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 1 |
| American MoversUSDOT 1698749 | Wichita · 2 mi | 7 trucks | 7 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCUSDOT 1799712 | Wichita · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Air Capital Office Movers LLCUSDOT 2839434 | Wichita · 6 mi | 5 trucks | 5 | 20.0% of 5 |
| Titan MovingUSDOT 2727872 | Wichita · 6 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | — |
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 Kansas 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 Wichita to Colorado Springs
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 482 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
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 Wichita
All routes from Wichita, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita to Tulsa, OK | ~151 mi | $680 – $906 |
| Wichita to Oklahoma City, OK | ~179 mi | $806 – $1,074 |
| Wichita to Overland Park, KS | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Wichita to Norman, OK | ~199 mi | $896 – $1,194 |
| Wichita to Kansas City, KS | ~206 mi | $927 – $1,236 |
| Wichita to Kansas City, MO | ~208 mi | $936 – $1,248 |
| Wichita to McKinney, TX | ~365 mi | $1,643 – $2,190 |
| Wichita to Des Moines, IA | ~389 mi | $1,751 – $2,334 |
Also moving to Colorado Springs: from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Cheyenne, WY.
Wichita to Colorado Springs moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wichita to Colorado Springs?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 482 miles cost about $1,627 – $2,169 for a studio, $2,169 – $2,892 for a two-bedroom home and $2,494 – $3,326 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Wichita to Colorado Springs take?
The drive is about 9 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Wichita to Colorado Springs?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,041 – $1,388 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,169 – $2,892 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,562 – $2,082.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Wichita to Colorado Springs?
Yes. Wichita is in Kansas and Colorado Springs is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 10 listed movers within 30 miles of Wichita hold it.
How many people move from Wichita to Colorado Springs each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 189 people a year (margin of error ±136) moved from Sedgwick County, which contains Wichita, 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.