Centennial, CO → Ann Arbor, MI · Long-distance move
About 1,316 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,540–$8,250, delivery in 3–7 days, 826 carriers on the Centennial side and 229 in Ann Arbor.
The route from Centennial, CO to Ann Arbor, MI covers roughly 1,316 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 $5,540 to $8,250 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 23 min.
On the Centennial side there are 826 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (318 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.
Centennial has a population of about 108,658 and Ann Arbor about 122,233. The two cities have comparable density (3,650 and 4,392 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $2,220 | $2,700 | $3,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,330 | $4,050 | $4,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,540 | $6,760 | $8,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,870 | $10,810 | $13,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,190 | $14,870 | $18,140 |
$1,800–$2,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,190–$3,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,540–$8,250
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Centennial, 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 $2,220 to $3,300 for a studio, $3,330 to $4,950 for a one-bedroom, $5,540 to $8,250 for a two-bedroom, $8,870 to $13,190 for a three-bedroom and $12,190 to $18,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,316 road miles (1,116 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 23 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 $1,800 to $2,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,230. 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 Centennial–Ann Arbor corridor.