Moving from Utah to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Salt Lake City and Denver it is about 432 miles and about 8 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 405 to 603 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~432 miSalt Lake City → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,944+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 5,387 people moved from Utah to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,847), and about 5,224 went the other way. Between Salt Lake City and Denver it is about 432 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,944 – $2,592 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 45 movers based in Utah hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Utah to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,387 people a year (±1,847), against about 5,224 (±1,404) from Colorado to Utah, so Colorado gains about 163 people a year on this exchange. Utah is the 10th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | El Paso County | 336 ±462* |
| Davis County | Jefferson County | 321 ±428* |
| Salt Lake County | Douglas County | 202 ±207* |
| Salt Lake County | Mesa County | 196 ±209* |
| Salt Lake County | Denver County | 187 ±82 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Salt Lake City to Denver, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Utah and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Utah to Colorado
At about 432 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,944 – $2,592 for a two-bedroom home and $2,236 – $2,981 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,400 – $1,866; a freight trailer is $933 – $1,244.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,050 – $1,400 | $700 – $933 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,750 – $2,333 | $1,260 – $1,680 | $840 – $1,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,944 – $2,592 | $1,400 – $1,866 | $933 – $1,244 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,236 – $2,981 | $1,610 – $2,146 | $1,073 – $1,431 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,527 – $3,370 | $1,820 – $2,426 | $1,213 – $1,617 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,916 – $3,888 | $2,100 – $2,799 | $1,400 – $1,866 |
Transport only, for an estimated 432 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.
City-to-city routes from Utah to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo to Fort Collins | ~405 mi | 3–7 days | $1,823 – $2,430 | $2,096 – $2,794 |
| Provo to Denver | ~414 mi | 3–7 days | $1,863 – $2,484 | $2,142 – $2,857 |
| Salt Lake City to Fort Collins | ~417 mi | 3–7 days | $1,877 – $2,502 | $2,158 – $2,877 |
| Provo to Aurora | ~421 mi | 3–7 days | $1,895 – $2,526 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| Ogden to Fort Collins | ~424 mi | 3–7 days | $1,908 – $2,544 | $2,194 – $2,926 |
| Salt Lake City to Denver | ~432 mi | 3–7 days | $1,944 – $2,592 | $2,236 – $2,981 |
| Provo to Colorado Springs | ~439 mi | 3–7 days | $1,976 – $2,634 | $2,272 – $3,029 |
| Salt Lake City to Aurora | ~439 mi | 3–7 days | $1,976 – $2,634 | $2,272 – $3,029 |
| Ogden to Denver | ~444 mi | 3–7 days | $1,998 – $2,664 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| Ogden to Aurora | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs | ~464 mi | 3–7 days | $2,088 – $2,784 | $2,401 – $3,202 |
| Ogden to Colorado Springs | ~481 mi | 3–7 days | $2,165 – $2,886 | $2,489 – $3,319 |
| Saint George to Colorado Springs | ~573 mi | 3–7 days | $2,579 – $3,438 | $2,965 – $3,954 |
| Saint George to Denver | ~583 mi | 3–7 days | $2,624 – $3,498 | $3,017 – $4,023 |
| Saint George to Aurora | ~590 mi | 3–7 days | $2,655 – $3,540 | $3,053 – $4,071 |
| Saint George to Fort Collins | ~603 mi | 3–7 days | $2,714 – $3,618 | $3,121 – $4,161 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Utah
18 of the 45 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 57 vehicle inspections (17.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 94 driver inspections (12.8%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Moving LLCHooper, UT · USDOT 3540875 | 16 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 16 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCOrem, UT · USDOT 1271923 | 13 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 13 |
| Affordable Moving LLCSouth Jordan, UT · USDOT 3532380 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 11 |
| Designer Moving and StorageSlc, UT · USDOT 284519 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 10 |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCSandy, UT · USDOT 2920944 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Loyal Moving and Storage LLCSalt Lake City, UT · USDOT 4256547 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
119 listed household-goods carriers are based in Utah, 45 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Utah directory ranks them. At the Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado to Utah. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Utah
Utah to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utah to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Salt Lake City and Denver, the distance is about 432 miles. From our model that is $1,944 – $2,592 for a two-bedroom home and $2,236 – $2,981 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,400 – $1,866 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $933 – $1,244. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Utah and Colorado, distances run from 405 to 603 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Utah to Colorado take?
Salt Lake City to Denver is about 8 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Utah to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Utah into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 119 listed movers based in Utah, 45 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Utah.
What is the cheapest way to move from Utah to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $933 – $1,244 for a two-bedroom home over 432 miles against $1,944 – $2,592 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,400 – $1,866, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Utah to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,387 people (±1,847) moved from Utah to Colorado that year, against about 5,224 (±1,404) from Colorado to Utah. That makes Utah the 10th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.