Moving from Dallas, TX to Denver, CO
805 miles across a state line, from Texas into Colorado, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Dallas, TX to Denver, CO covers 805 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,623 – $4,830 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 638 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 805 miles between Texas 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 $3,623 – $4,830 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Dallas to Denver
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,717 – $3,623 | $1,956 – $2,608 | $1,304 – $1,739 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,260 – $4,347 | $2,347 – $3,130 | $1,565 – $2,087 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,623 – $4,830 | $2,608 – $3,478 | $1,739 – $2,318 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,166 – $5,554 | $2,999 – $3,999 | $2,000 – $2,666 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,709 – $6,279 | $3,391 – $4,521 | $2,260 – $3,014 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,434 – $7,245 | $3,912 – $5,216 | $2,608 – $3,478 |
Transport only, for 805 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, Dallas to Denver
805 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,025. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,623 to $4,830, 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 Dallas to Denver
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 638 people a year (±233) moved from Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas, to Denver County, CO, home to Denver. Going the other way: about 515 people a year (±219). Movers from Dallas County make up 0.8% of the 77,381 people a year who moved into Denver County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 27,574 people a year (±4,594) moving from Texas to Colorado and about 22,986 people a year (±4,909) from Colorado to Texas — a net gain for Colorado of about 4,588 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 20,890 ±2,269 |
| Denton County, TX | 19,351 ±2,002 |
| Collin County, TX | 18,851 ±1,674 |
| Kaufman County, TX | 5,155 ±1,265 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,868 ±820 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Arapahoe County, CO | 14,135 ±1,426 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 8,268 ±979 |
| Adams County, CO | 5,952 ±1,174 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,979 ±673 |
| Boulder County, CO | 2,746 ±450 |
Licensed movers at each end
120 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Dallas (671 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 63 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.6% of their 232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 1038245 | Coppell · 17 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 14 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Santana Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3901949 | Fate · 24 mi | 42 trucks | 0 | — |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3051005 | Arlington · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 17 | 7.7% of 13 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Dallas LLCUSDOT 923537 | Carrollton · 17 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 12.5% of 8 |
| Texas Moving Co IncUSDOT 220940 | The Colony · 22 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Denver end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Denver: Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student Movers (Aurora, 38 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLC (Denver, 27 trucks), Amazing Moves Moving & Storage (Denver, 20 trucks), Johnson Storage & Moving Co (Centennial, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas 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 Dallas to Denver
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 805 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Denver
A local move inside Denver 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 Denver are Aurora (about 7 mi), Fort Collins (about 65 mi), Colorado Springs (about 74 mi).
Other routes from Dallas
All routes from Dallas, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Arlington, TX | ~21 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Dallas to McKinney, TX | ~35 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Dallas to Austin, TX | 196 mi | $882 – $1,176 |
| Dallas to Oklahoma City, OK | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Dallas to Houston, TX | 239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Dallas to Tulsa, OK | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Dallas to San Antonio, TX | 293 mi | $1,319 – $1,758 |
| Dallas to Little Rock, AR | ~341 mi | $1,535 – $2,046 |
Also moving to Denver: from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO, from Albuquerque, NM.
Dallas to Denver moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Dallas to Denver?
From our published model, full-service movers over 805 miles cost about $2,717 – $3,623 for a studio, $3,623 – $4,830 for a two-bedroom home and $4,166 – $5,554 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Dallas to Denver take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Dallas to Denver?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,739 – $2,318 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,623 – $4,830 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,608 – $3,478.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Dallas to Denver?
Yes. Dallas is in Texas and Denver is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 120 listed movers within 30 miles of Dallas hold it.
How many people move from Dallas to Denver each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 638 people a year (margin of error ±233) moved from Dallas County, which contains Dallas, to Denver County, which contains Denver.
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.