Moving from Chattanooga, TN to Colorado Springs, CO
About 1,290 miles across a state line, from Tennessee 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 Chattanooga, TN to Colorado Springs, CO covers about 1,290 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,805 – $7,740 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 261 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,290 miles from Tennessee 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 $5,805 – $7,740 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 23 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 Chattanooga to Colorado Springs
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,354 – $5,805 | $3,135 – $4,180 | $2,090 – $2,786 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,225 – $6,966 | $3,762 – $5,016 | $2,508 – $3,344 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,805 – $7,740 | $4,180 – $5,573 | $2,786 – $3,715 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,676 – $8,901 | $4,807 – $6,409 | $3,204 – $4,272 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,547 – $10,062 | $5,433 – $7,245 | $3,622 – $4,830 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,708 – $11,610 | $6,269 – $8,359 | $4,180 – $5,573 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,290 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, Chattanooga to Colorado Springs
1,290 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $6,450. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,805 to $7,740, 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 Chattanooga to Colorado Springs
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 261 people a year (±201) moved from Hamilton County, TN, home to Chattanooga, to El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Hamilton County make up 0.4% 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 3,653 people a year (±2,007) moving from Tennessee to Colorado and about 3,980 people a year (±1,698) from Colorado to Tennessee — a net gain for Tennessee of about 327 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Catoosa County, GA | 1,287 ±430 |
| Knox County, TN | 1,090 ±304 |
| Walker County, GA | 959 ±328 |
| Bradley County, TN | 887 ±318 |
| Shelby County, TN | 672 ±230 |
| 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
21 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Chattanooga (35 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.9% of their 69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Guys Moving & DeliveryUSDOT 2343027 | Chattanooga · 4 mi | 12 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1080349 | Ooltewah · 15 mi | 10 trucks | 1 | — |
| Boundless Moving and StorageUSDOT 2798532 | Cleveland · 28 mi | 10 trucks | 27 | 6.3% of 16 |
| Talent's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 3854391 | Chattanooga · 4 mi | 8 trucks | 52 | 26.5% of 34 |
| Elizabeth's Moving Services LLCUSDOT 2438253 | Chattanooga · 3 mi | 7 trucks | 1 | — |
| All Out Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3241000 | Chattanooga · 9 mi | 6 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 5 |
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 Tennessee 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 Chattanooga to Colorado Springs
Insist on a survey
Over 1,290 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 1,290 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 Chattanooga
All routes from Chattanooga, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga to Huntsville, AL | ~88 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Chattanooga to Knoxville, TN | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Chattanooga to Atlanta, GA | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Chattanooga to Nashville, TN | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Chattanooga to Montgomery, AL | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
| Chattanooga to Lexington, KY | ~247 mi | $1,112 – $1,482 |
| Chattanooga to Louisville, KY | ~260 mi | $1,170 – $1,560 |
| Chattanooga to Memphis, TN | ~313 mi | $1,409 – $1,878 |
Also moving to Colorado Springs: from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Cheyenne, WY.
Chattanooga to Colorado Springs moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Chattanooga to Colorado Springs?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,290 miles cost about $4,354 – $5,805 for a studio, $5,805 – $7,740 for a two-bedroom home and $6,676 – $8,901 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Chattanooga to Colorado Springs take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 23 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 Chattanooga to Colorado Springs?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,786 – $3,715 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,805 – $7,740 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,180 – $5,573.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Chattanooga to Colorado Springs?
Yes. Chattanooga is in Tennessee and Colorado Springs is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 21 listed movers within 30 miles of Chattanooga hold it.
How many people move from Chattanooga to Colorado Springs each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 261 people a year (margin of error ±201) moved from Hamilton County, which contains Chattanooga, 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.