Moving from Casper, WY to Cheyenne, WY
About 165 miles inside Wyoming. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Wyoming, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Casper, WY to Cheyenne, WY covers about 165 miles and is a move within Wyoming. Full-service movers cost $743 – $990 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 150 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 165 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $743 – $990. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Wyoming
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Casper to Cheyenne
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $557 – $743 | $401 – $535 | $267 – $356 |
| 1 bedroom | $668 – $891 | $481 – $642 | $321 – $428 |
| 2 bedrooms | $743 – $990 | $535 – $713 | $356 – $475 |
| 3 bedrooms | $854 – $1,138 | $615 – $820 | $410 – $546 |
| 4 bedrooms | $965 – $1,287 | $695 – $927 | $463 – $618 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,114 – $1,485 | $802 – $1,069 | $535 – $713 |
Transport only, for an estimated 165 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, Casper to Cheyenne
165 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $825. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $743 to $990, 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 Casper to Cheyenne
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 150 people a year (±109) moved from Natrona County, WY, home to Casper, to Laramie County, WY, home to Cheyenne. Going the other way: about 182 people a year (±101). Movers from Natrona County make up 2.1% of the 7,074 people a year who moved into Laramie County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Albany County, WY | 599 ±276 |
| Pima County, AZ | 480 ±702 |
| Fremont County, WY | 208 ±125 |
| Converse County, WY | 205 ±151 |
| Laramie County, WY | 150 ±109 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Albany County, WY | 717 ±255 |
| Quay County, NM | 445 ±569 |
| Weld County, CO | 245 ±172 |
| Platte County, WY | 244 ±215 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 203 ±191 |
Licensed movers at each end
3 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Casper. 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 100.0% of their 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Transfer & Storage LLCUSDOT 2099979 | Casper · 15 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | — |
| Stewart Moving & StorageUSDOT 1296117 | Casper · 20 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Natrona Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 507380 | Casper · 15 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Cheyenne end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Cheyenne: Johnson Storage&Moving Inc (Cheyenne, 16 trucks), Arrow Moving & Storage Company Inc (Cheyenne, 10 trucks), Burke Moving & Storage of Wyoming (Cheyenne, 7 trucks), Frontier Moving Services Inc (Cheyenne, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Wyoming, so Wyoming rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Wyoming licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Wyoming, so your protection on this 165-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Casper to Cheyenne
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 165 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Cheyenne
A local move inside Cheyenne later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Cheyenne are Fort Collins (about 50 mi), Aurora (about 113 mi), Denver (about 113 mi).
Other routes from Casper
All routes from Casper, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Casper to Chicago, IL | ~1,114 mi | $5,013 – $6,684 |
| Casper to New York City, NY | ~1,937 mi | $8,717 – $11,622 |
Also moving to Cheyenne: from Fort Collins, CO, from Albuquerque, NM, from Oklahoma City, OK, from Henderson, NV.
Casper to Cheyenne moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Casper to Cheyenne?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 165 miles cost about $557 – $743 for a studio, $743 – $990 for a two-bedroom home and $854 – $1,138 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Casper to Cheyenne take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Casper to Cheyenne?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $356 – $475 for a two-bedroom home, against $743 – $990 with full-service movers; a moving container is $535 – $713.
Is Casper to Cheyenne an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Wyoming, so the move is regulated by Wyoming rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Wyoming requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Casper to Cheyenne each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 150 people a year (margin of error ±109) moved from Natrona County, which contains Casper, to Laramie County, which contains Cheyenne.
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.