Moving from Missouri to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Denver it is about 927 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 642 to 935 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.
- ~927 miSaint Louis → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,172+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 3,746 people moved from Missouri to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,516), and about 7,388 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Denver it is about 927 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,172 – $5,562 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,746 people a year (±1,516), against about 7,388 (±2,551) from Colorado to Missouri, so Colorado loses about 3,642 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 14th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | El Paso County | 419 ±197 |
| Jackson County | El Paso County | 335 ±310 |
| Jackson County | Denver County | 279 ±153 |
| Jackson County | Jefferson County | 225 ±212 |
| St. Louis City | Jefferson County | 224 ±166 |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Colorado
At about 927 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,172 – $5,562 for a two-bedroom home and $4,797 – $6,396 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,003 – $4,005; a freight trailer is $2,002 – $2,670.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,129 – $4,172 | $2,253 – $3,003 | $1,502 – $2,002 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,754 – $5,006 | $2,703 – $3,604 | $1,802 – $2,403 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,172 – $5,562 | $3,003 – $4,005 | $2,002 – $2,670 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,797 – $6,396 | $3,454 – $4,605 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,423 – $7,231 | $3,905 – $5,206 | $2,603 – $3,471 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,257 – $8,343 | $4,505 – $6,007 | $3,003 – $4,005 |
Transport only, for an estimated 927 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 Missouri to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Aurora | ~642 mi | 3–7 days | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Kansas City to Colorado Springs | ~642 mi | 3–7 days | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Kansas City to Denver | ~649 mi | 3–7 days | $2,921 – $3,894 | $3,359 – $4,478 |
| Kansas City to Fort Collins | ~659 mi | 3–7 days | $2,966 – $3,954 | $3,410 – $4,547 |
| Springfield to Colorado Springs | ~743 mi | 3–7 days | $3,344 – $4,458 | $3,845 – $5,127 |
| Springfield to Aurora | ~758 mi | 3–7 days | $3,411 – $4,548 | $3,923 – $5,230 |
| Springfield to Denver | ~765 mi | 3–7 days | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
| Columbia to Aurora | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Columbia to Colorado Springs | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Springfield to Fort Collins | ~785 mi | 3–7 days | $3,533 – $4,710 | $4,062 – $5,416 |
| Columbia to Denver | ~790 mi | 3–7 days | $3,555 – $4,740 | $4,088 – $5,451 |
| Columbia to Fort Collins | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Saint Louis to Colorado Springs | ~919 mi | 3–7 days | $4,136 – $5,514 | $4,756 – $6,341 |
| Saint Louis to Aurora | ~920 mi | 3–7 days | $4,140 – $5,520 | $4,761 – $6,348 |
| Saint Louis to Denver | ~927 mi | 3–7 days | $4,172 – $5,562 | $4,797 – $6,396 |
| Saint Louis to Fort Collins | ~935 mi | 3–7 days | $4,208 – $5,610 | $4,839 – $6,452 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Denver, the distance is about 927 miles. From our model that is $4,172 – $5,562 for a two-bedroom home and $4,797 – $6,396 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,003 – $4,005 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,002 – $2,670. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Missouri and Colorado, distances run from 642 to 935 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Colorado take?
Saint Louis to Denver is 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Missouri to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,002 – $2,670 for a two-bedroom home over 927 miles against $4,172 – $5,562 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,003 – $4,005, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,746 people (±1,516) moved from Missouri to Colorado that year, against about 7,388 (±2,551) from Colorado to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 14th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.