Moving from Houston, TX to Denver, CO
About 1,024 miles across a state line, from Texas 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 Houston, TX to Denver, CO covers about 1,024 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,608 – $6,144 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 507 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,024 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 $4,608 – $6,144 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Houston to Denver
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,456 – $4,608 | $2,488 – $3,318 | $1,659 – $2,212 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,147 – $5,530 | $2,986 – $3,981 | $1,991 – $2,654 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,608 – $6,144 | $3,318 – $4,424 | $2,212 – $2,949 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,299 – $7,066 | $3,815 – $5,087 | $2,544 – $3,391 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,990 – $7,987 | $4,313 – $5,751 | $2,875 – $3,834 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,912 – $9,216 | $4,977 – $6,636 | $3,318 – $4,424 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,024 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, Houston to Denver
1,024 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,120. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,608 to $6,144, 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 Houston to Denver
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 507 people a year (±245) moved from Harris County, TX, home to Houston, to Denver County, CO, home to Denver. Going the other way: about 202 people a year (±214). Movers from Harris County make up 0.7% 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 |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 22,603 ±2,833 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 14,783 ±1,771 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,605 ±1,230 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,171 ±2,118 |
| Travis County, TX | 5,495 ±746 |
| 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
82 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Houston (570 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 35 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.3% of their 110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Men MoversUSDOT 1914113 | Houston · 10 mi | 95 trucks | 4 | 100.0% of 4 |
| G and S Moving & StorageUSDOT 511433 | Houston · 4 mi | 35 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| American Knights MovingUSDOT 1977907 | Houston · 6 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 26.9% of 26 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Woodlands LLCUSDOT 2491964 | Houston · 17 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Cajun MoversUSDOT 752804 | Fresno · 17 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 4 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Houston LLCUSDOT 1296282 | Houston · 15 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 6 |
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 Houston 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 1,024 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 Houston
All routes from Houston, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Austin, TX | 162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Houston to San Antonio, TX | 197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Houston to Corpus Christi, TX | ~216 mi | $972 – $1,296 |
| Houston to Lafayette, LA | ~236 mi | $1,062 – $1,416 |
| Houston to Dallas, TX | 239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Houston to Fort Worth, TX | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Houston to McKinney, TX | ~291 mi | $1,310 – $1,746 |
| Houston to Baton Rouge, LA | ~297 mi | $1,337 – $1,782 |
Also moving to Denver: from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO, from Albuquerque, NM.
Houston to Denver moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Houston to Denver?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,024 miles cost about $3,456 – $4,608 for a studio, $4,608 – $6,144 for a two-bedroom home and $5,299 – $7,066 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Houston to Denver take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 Houston to Denver?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,212 – $2,949 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,608 – $6,144 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,318 – $4,424.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Houston to Denver?
Yes. Houston 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. 82 listed movers within 30 miles of Houston hold it.
How many people move from Houston to Denver each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 507 people a year (margin of error ±245) moved from Harris County, which contains Houston, 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.