Arvada, CO → Olathe, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Arvada to Olathe

About 655 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,790–$5,630, delivery in 2–5 days, 521 carriers on the Arvada side and 309 in Olathe.

655 miroad distance
12 hdriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,790–$5,6302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Arvada, Colorado
To: Olathe, Kansas
Road distance: ≈ 655 miles (555 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 521 (164 interstate)
Movers at destination: 309 (251 interstate)

Reverse: Olathe → Arvada

The route from Arvada, CO to Olathe, KS covers roughly 655 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,790 to $5,630 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 12 h.

On the Arvada side there are 521 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (164 of them authorized for interstate work), and 309 around Olathe (251 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 Olathe.

Arvada has a population of about 122,901 and Olathe about 150,025. Arvada is considerably denser (3,198 people per square mile versus 2,283), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Arvada to Olathe

Full-service estimate for 655 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,510	$1,850	$2,250
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,270	$2,770	$3,380
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,790	$4,620	$5,630
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,060	$7,390	$9,010
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,330	$10,160	$12,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$970–$1,370

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,600–$2,360

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,790–$5,630

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Arvada (origin)

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 202381
MC: 157626
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 296 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 287-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cu

Interstate carrier

Legal name: University Of Colorado

USDOT: 364146
Based in: Boulder, CO 80303 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 161 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (303) 735-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Western Distributing Company

USDOT: 145556
MC: 142969
Based in: Denver, CO 80229 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 294-3135 Route Verify on FMCSA

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3190181
MC: 135191
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 60 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (970) 673-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dracarys Fleet LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3300844
MC: 1047129
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (254) 366-5720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1850527
MC: 670112
Based in: Denver, CO 80216 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (303) 733-7869 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kardil Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2840706
MC: 951265
Based in: Denver, CO 80207 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (720) 452-7500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Tmaat Denver Metro LLC

USDOT: 2433161
Based in: Thornton, CO 80241 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (303) 344-9911 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 521 movers in Arvada

Near Olathe (destination)

Transam

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transam Trucking INC

USDOT: 315503
MC: 197897
Based in: Olathe, KS 66062 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 892 trucks, 481 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (913) 782-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 90053
MC: 319061
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66106 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (913) 288-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jett Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jett Trucking LLC

USDOT: 869516
MC: 389505
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 210 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (913) 647-0543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation

USDOT: 264809
MC: 179486
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (913) 573-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

You Move Me

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ymm Interstate LLC

USDOT: 3964808
MC: 1479739
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (913) 820-7472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stellar G Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3662876
MC: 1267078
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 99 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (214) 392-1382 Route Verify on FMCSA

Translinellc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trans Line LLC

USDOT: 2183286
MC: 758055
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (913) 952-7070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nova Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3436388
MC: 1119700
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 40 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (314) 835-7500 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 309 movers in Olathe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Arvada to Olathe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,510 to $2,250 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,380 for a one-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,630 for a two-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,010 for a three-bedroom and $8,330 to $12,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olathe from Arvada?

About 655 road miles (555 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Colorado into Kansas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Arvada to Olathe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $970 to $1,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,360. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Arvada–Olathe corridor.