Aurora, CO → Ann Arbor, MI · Long-distance move
About 1,305 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,510–$8,200, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,183 carriers on the Aurora side and 229 in Ann Arbor.
The route from Aurora, CO to Ann Arbor, MI covers roughly 1,305 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 $5,510 to $8,200 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 12 min.
On the Aurora side there are 1,183 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (464 of them authorized for interstate work), and 229 around Ann Arbor (112 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 Ann Arbor.
Aurora has a population of about 410,053 and Ann Arbor about 122,233. Ann Arbor is the denser city (4,392 people per square mile versus 2,413 in Aurora), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,210 | $2,690 | $3,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,310 | $4,030 | $4,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,510 | $6,720 | $8,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,820 | $10,760 | $13,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,130 | $14,790 | $18,050 |
$1,790–$2,530
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,180–$3,210
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,510–$8,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Aurora, CO → Ann Arbor, MI. 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: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: Whiteline Express
Legal name: Fonguh Delivery Services LLC
Legal name: Michigan Roadside Assistance Group LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,280 for a studio, $3,310 to $4,920 for a one-bedroom, $5,510 to $8,200 for a two-bedroom, $8,820 to $13,130 for a three-bedroom and $12,130 to $18,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,305 road miles (1,106 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 12 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Colorado into Michigan 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 $1,790 to $2,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,180 to $3,210. 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 Aurora–Ann Arbor corridor.