Chattanooga, TN → Aspen, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,439 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,800–$8,630, delivery in 3–7 days, 241 carriers on the Chattanooga side and 29 in Aspen.
Moving from Chattanooga to Aspen is a long-distance move of roughly 1,439 road miles, heading west from Tennessee to Colorado.
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 $5,800 to $8,630 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 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the Chattanooga side there are 241 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 of them authorized for interstate work), and 29 around Aspen (9 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 Aspen.
Chattanooga has a population of about 194,144 and Aspen about 7,000. Aspen is the denser city (1,813 people per square mile versus 1,272 in Chattanooga), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,480 | $4,240 | $5,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,800 | $7,070 | $8,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,280 | $11,310 | $13,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,750 | $15,550 | $18,980 |
$2,080–$2,930
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,300–$3,390
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,800–$8,630
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Chattanooga, TN → Aspen, CO. 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: US Xpress INC
Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Legal name: Columbine Storage Center INC
Legal name: Alpine Moving & Storage INC
Legal name: 237 Ams LLC
Legal name: Steury & Associates
Legal name: Jeff Lewis
Legal name: Olde Towne Antiques Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,320 to $3,450 for a studio, $3,480 to $5,180 for a one-bedroom, $5,800 to $8,630 for a two-bedroom, $9,280 to $13,800 for a three-bedroom and $12,750 to $18,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,439 road miles (1,220 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
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 Tennessee into Colorado 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 $2,080 to $2,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,300 to $3,390. 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 Chattanooga–Aspen corridor.