Centennial, CO → Frankfort, KY · Long-distance move
About 1,271 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,290–$7,880, delivery in 3–7 days, 826 carriers on the Centennial side and 50 in Frankfort.
Moving from Centennial to Frankfort is a long-distance move of roughly 1,271 road miles, heading east from Colorado to Kentucky.
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 $5,290 to $7,880 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 22 h 37 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 50 around Frankfort (22 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 Frankfort.
Centennial has a population of about 108,658 and Frankfort about 29,000. Centennial is considerably denser (3,650 people per square mile versus 1,936), 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 Kentucky 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 | $2,120 | $2,580 | $3,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,180 | $3,870 | $4,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,290 | $6,460 | $7,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,470 | $10,330 | $12,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,650 | $14,210 | $17,330 |
$1,760–$2,480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,150–$3,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,290–$7,880
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Centennial, CO → Frankfort, KY. 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
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,120 to $3,150 for a studio, $3,180 to $4,730 for a one-bedroom, $5,290 to $7,880 for a two-bedroom, $8,470 to $12,600 for a three-bedroom and $11,650 to $17,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,271 road miles (1,078 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 37 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 Kentucky 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 $1,760 to $2,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,150 to $3,170. 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–Frankfort corridor.