Cheyenne, WY → Ann Arbor, MI · Long-distance move
About 1,282 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,190–$7,720, delivery in 3–7 days, 31 carriers on the Cheyenne side and 229 in Ann Arbor.
The route from Cheyenne, WY to Ann Arbor, MI covers roughly 1,282 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 $5,190 to $7,720 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 48 min.
On the Cheyenne side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 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.
Cheyenne has a population of about 66,000 and Ann Arbor about 122,233. Ann Arbor is the denser city (4,392 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Cheyenne), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Michigan does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,080 | $2,530 | $3,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,110 | $3,800 | $4,630 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,190 | $6,330 | $7,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,300 | $10,130 | $12,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,420 | $13,920 | $16,990 |
$1,770–$2,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,160–$3,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,190–$7,720
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cheyenne, WY → 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: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves 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 $2,080 to $3,090 for a studio, $3,110 to $4,630 for a one-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,720 for a two-bedroom, $8,300 to $12,350 for a three-bedroom and $11,420 to $16,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,282 road miles (1,087 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 48 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 Wyoming 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 $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,180. 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 Cheyenne–Ann Arbor corridor.