Ames, IA → Colorado Springs, CO · Long-distance move
About 737 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,990–$5,940, delivery in 2–5 days, 55 carriers on the Ames side and 247 in Colorado Springs.
Moving from Ames to Colorado Springs is a long-distance move of roughly 737 road miles, heading west from Iowa to Colorado.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,990 to $5,940 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 24 min.
On the Ames side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (25 of them authorized for interstate work), and 247 around Colorado Springs (70 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Colorado Springs.
Ames has a population of about 66,000 and Colorado Springs about 494,743. The two cities have comparable density (2,355 and 2,451 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,600 | $1,950 | $2,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,390 | $2,920 | $3,560 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,990 | $4,870 | $5,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,380 | $7,790 | $9,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,780 | $10,710 | $13,060 |
$1,060–$1,490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,680–$2,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,990–$5,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Ames, IA → Colorado Springs, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC
Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC
Legal name: Tmt Springs INC
Legal name: Kh Towing Operations LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,370 for a studio, $2,390 to $3,560 for a one-bedroom, $3,990 to $5,940 for a two-bedroom, $6,380 to $9,500 for a three-bedroom and $8,780 to $13,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 737 road miles (624 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 24 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Iowa into Colorado makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,060 to $1,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,470. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Ames–Colorado Springs corridor.