Centennial, CO → El Paso, TX · Long-distance move
About 640 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,840–$5,720, delivery in 2–5 days, 826 carriers on the Centennial side and 360 in El Paso.
The route from Centennial, CO to El Paso, TX covers roughly 640 miles by road, a south-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 $3,840 to $5,720 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 11 h 44 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 360 around El Paso (263 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 El Paso.
Centennial has a population of about 108,658 and El Paso about 683,012. Centennial is considerably denser (3,650 people per square mile versus 2,627), 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 Texas than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,870 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,810 | $3,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,840 | $4,680 | $5,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,150 | $7,500 | $9,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,450 | $10,310 | $12,570 |
$960–$1,350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,590–$2,340
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,840–$5,720
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Centennial, CO → El Paso, TX. 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: Gerardo Ortiz Priority Freight Lines INC
Legal name: J J A Munoz Dist INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,300 to $3,430 for a one-bedroom, $3,840 to $5,720 for a two-bedroom, $6,150 to $9,150 for a three-bedroom and $8,450 to $12,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 640 road miles (542 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 44 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 Colorado into Texas 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 $960 to $1,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,590 to $2,340. 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–El Paso corridor.