Moving from Memphis, TN to Colorado Springs, CO
About 995 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 Memphis, TN to Colorado Springs, CO covers about 995 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,478 – $5,970 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 31 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 995 miles between Tennessee 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 $4,478 – $5,970 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Memphis to Colorado Springs
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,358 – $4,478 | $2,418 – $3,224 | $1,612 – $2,149 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,030 – $5,373 | $2,901 – $3,869 | $1,934 – $2,579 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,478 – $5,970 | $3,224 – $4,298 | $2,149 – $2,866 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,149 – $6,866 | $3,707 – $4,943 | $2,472 – $3,295 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,821 – $7,761 | $4,191 – $5,588 | $2,794 – $3,725 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,716 – $8,955 | $4,836 – $6,448 | $3,224 – $4,298 |
Transport only, for an estimated 995 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, Memphis to Colorado Springs
995 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,975. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,478 to $5,970, 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 Memphis to Colorado Springs
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 31 people a year (±34) moved from Shelby County, TN, home to Memphis, to El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 54 people a year (±50). Movers from Shelby County make up 0.0% 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 |
|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MS | 3,849 ±780 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,795 ±546 |
| Tipton County, TN | 1,536 ±551 |
| Fayette County, TN | 1,060 ±318 |
| Knox County, TN | 699 ±232 |
| 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
33 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Memphis (45 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 20 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.3% of their 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing IncUSDOT 296790 | Memphis · 5 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Big League Movers IncUSDOT 1999318 | Memphis · 10 mi | 20 trucks | 31 | 15.0% of 20 |
| Guardian Moving Systems IncUSDOT 534684 | Memphis · 14 mi | 17 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Cooper & Cooper Moving IncUSDOT 501893 | Memphis · 11 mi | 13 trucks | 7 | 33.3% of 6 |
| Ewing Moving Service IncUSDOT 435272 | Memphis · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 6 |
| My Town Movers IncUSDOT 2434252 | Collierville · 23 mi | 10 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
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 Memphis 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 995 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 Memphis
All routes from Memphis, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Little Rock, AR | ~151 mi | $680 – $906 |
| Memphis to Jackson, MS | ~229 mi | $1,031 – $1,374 |
| Memphis to Nashville, TN | ~230 mi | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| Memphis to Huntsville, AL | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Memphis to Birmingham, AL | ~253 mi | $1,139 – $1,518 |
| Memphis to Chattanooga, TN | ~313 mi | $1,409 – $1,878 |
| Memphis to Louisville, KY | ~374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Memphis to Baton Rouge, LA | ~386 mi | $1,737 – $2,316 |
Also moving to Colorado Springs: from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Cheyenne, WY.
Memphis to Colorado Springs moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Memphis to Colorado Springs?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 995 miles cost about $3,358 – $4,478 for a studio, $4,478 – $5,970 for a two-bedroom home and $5,149 – $6,866 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Memphis to Colorado Springs take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving), 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 Memphis to Colorado Springs?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,149 – $2,866 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,478 – $5,970 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,224 – $4,298.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Memphis to Colorado Springs?
Yes. Memphis 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. 33 listed movers within 30 miles of Memphis hold it.
How many people move from Memphis to Colorado Springs each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 31 people a year (margin of error ±34) moved from Shelby County, which contains Memphis, 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.