Moving from Houston, TX to Fort Collins, CO
About 1,077 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 Fort Collins, CO covers about 1,077 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,847 – $6,462 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 280 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,077 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 $4,847 – $6,462 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Fort Collins
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,635 – $4,847 | $2,617 – $3,489 | $1,745 – $2,326 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,362 – $5,816 | $3,141 – $4,187 | $2,094 – $2,792 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,847 – $6,462 | $3,489 – $4,653 | $2,326 – $3,102 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,573 – $7,431 | $4,013 – $5,351 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,300 – $8,401 | $4,536 – $6,048 | $3,024 – $4,032 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,270 – $9,693 | $5,234 – $6,979 | $3,489 – $4,653 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,077 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 Fort Collins
1,077 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,385. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,847 to $6,462, 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 Fort Collins
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 280 people a year (±199) moved from Harris County, TX, home to Houston, to Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins. Going the other way: about 27 people a year (±35). Movers from Harris County make up 0.9% of the 31,777 people a year who moved into Larimer 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 |
|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | 3,062 ±636 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 2,984 ±600 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,788 ±585 |
| Boulder County, CO | 1,723 ±498 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 1,381 ±310 |
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 Fort Collins end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fort Collins: Exodus Moving Storage Inc (Johnstown, 27 trucks), Skyline Moving Company LLC (Loveland, 12 trucks), Golden Van Lines Incorporated (Longmont, 12 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Fort Collins, 10 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 Fort Collins
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 1,077 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Fort Collins
A local move inside Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins are Cheyenne (about 50 mi), Denver (about 65 mi), Aurora (about 66 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 Fort Collins: from Cheyenne, WY, from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO.
Houston to Fort Collins moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Houston to Fort Collins?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,077 miles cost about $3,635 – $4,847 for a studio, $4,847 – $6,462 for a two-bedroom home and $5,573 – $7,431 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Houston to Fort Collins take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Fort Collins?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,326 – $3,102 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,847 – $6,462 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,489 – $4,653.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Houston to Fort Collins?
Yes. Houston is in Texas and Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 280 people a year (margin of error ±199) moved from Harris County, which contains Houston, to Larimer County, which contains Fort Collins.
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.