Moving from Wisconsin to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Milwaukee and Denver it is about 1,064 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 962 to 1,108 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.
- ~1,064 miMilwaukee → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,788+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,273 people moved from Wisconsin to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±995), and about 2,372 went the other way. Between Milwaukee and Denver it is about 1,064 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,788 – $6,384 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 86 movers based in Wisconsin hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Wisconsin to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,273 people a year (±995), against about 2,372 (±792) from Colorado to Wisconsin, so Colorado loses about 99 people a year on this exchange. Wisconsin is the 25th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon County | El Paso County | 335 ±356* |
| Dane County | Larimer County | 276 ±218 |
| Dane County | Denver County | 168 ±87 |
| Milwaukee County | Arapahoe County | 102 ±135* |
| Dane County | Boulder County | 102 ±80 |
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.
Milwaukee 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 Wisconsin and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Wisconsin to Colorado
At about 1,064 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,788 – $6,384 for a two-bedroom home and $5,506 – $7,342 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,447 – $4,596; a freight trailer is $2,298 – $3,064.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,591 – $4,788 | $2,586 – $3,447 | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,309 – $5,746 | $3,103 – $4,137 | $2,068 – $2,758 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,788 – $6,384 | $3,447 – $4,596 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,506 – $7,342 | $3,964 – $5,286 | $2,643 – $3,524 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,224 – $8,299 | $4,482 – $5,975 | $2,988 – $3,984 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,182 – $9,576 | $5,171 – $6,895 | $3,447 – $4,596 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,064 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 Wisconsin to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison to Fort Collins | ~962 mi | 3–7 days | $4,329 – $5,772 | $4,978 – $6,638 |
| Madison to Aurora | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Madison to Denver | ~979 mi | 3–7 days | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| Madison to Colorado Springs | ~998 mi | 3–7 days | $4,491 – $5,988 | $5,165 – $6,886 |
| Milwaukee to Fort Collins | ~1,048 mi | 3–7 days | $4,716 – $6,288 | $5,423 – $7,231 |
| Milwaukee to Aurora | ~1,057 mi | 3–7 days | $4,757 – $6,342 | $5,470 – $7,293 |
| Green Bay to Fort Collins | ~1,059 mi | 3–7 days | $4,766 – $6,354 | $5,480 – $7,307 |
| Milwaukee to Denver | ~1,064 mi | 3–7 days | $4,788 – $6,384 | $5,506 – $7,342 |
| Green Bay to Aurora | ~1,076 mi | 3–7 days | $4,842 – $6,456 | $5,568 – $7,424 |
| Green Bay to Denver | ~1,082 mi | 3–7 days | $4,869 – $6,492 | $5,599 – $7,466 |
| Milwaukee to Colorado Springs | ~1,082 mi | 3–7 days | $4,869 – $6,492 | $5,599 – $7,466 |
| Green Bay to Colorado Springs | ~1,108 mi | 3–7 days | $4,986 – $6,648 | $5,734 – $7,645 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Wisconsin
56 of the 86 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 391 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 244 vehicle inspections (22.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 385 driver inspections (8.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Transfer & Storage IncMilwaukee, WI · USDOT 222303 | 41 | 6 of 26 | 1 of 41 |
| O'Mara Moving Systems IncMadison, WI · USDOT 74476 | 36 | 4 of 24 | 1 of 30 |
| Roadready Transfer ServiceWausau, WI · USDOT 284372 | 33 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 33 |
| J M W Transfer IncAppleton, WI · USDOT 453242 | 25 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 25 |
| Elite MoversEau Claire, WI · USDOT 3579816 | 21 | 5 of 16 | 3 of 21 |
| Dufrane Moving and Storage IncFond du Lac, WI · USDOT 684370 | 21 | 1 of 17 | 1 of 21 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
174 listed household-goods carriers are based in Wisconsin, 86 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Wisconsin
Wisconsin to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wisconsin to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Milwaukee and Denver, the distance is about 1,064 miles. From our model that is $4,788 – $6,384 for a two-bedroom home and $5,506 – $7,342 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,447 – $4,596 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,298 – $3,064. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Wisconsin and Colorado, distances run from 962 to 1,108 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Wisconsin to Colorado take?
Milwaukee to Denver is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving). 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 Wisconsin to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Wisconsin into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 174 listed movers based in Wisconsin, 86 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Wisconsin.
What is the cheapest way to move from Wisconsin to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,298 – $3,064 for a two-bedroom home over 1,064 miles against $4,788 – $6,384 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,447 – $4,596, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Wisconsin to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,273 people (±995) moved from Wisconsin to Colorado that year, against about 2,372 (±792) from Colorado to Wisconsin. That makes Wisconsin the 25th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.