Cheyenne, WY → Thornton, CO · Short-haul move
About 99 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,530–$2,270, delivery in 1–2 days, 31 carriers on the Cheyenne side and 718 in Thornton.
Moving from Cheyenne to Thornton is a short-haul move of roughly 99 road miles, heading south from Wyoming to Colorado.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 24 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,530 and $2,270, before packing or storage.
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 718 around Thornton (266 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 Thornton.
Cheyenne has a population of about 66,000 and Thornton about 147,766. Thornton is the denser city (3,952 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Cheyenne), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Wyoming, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $880 | $1,080 | $1,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $990 | $1,210 | $1,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,530 | $1,860 | $2,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,280 | $4,000 | $4,880 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,530–$2,270
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cheyenne, WY → Thornton, 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: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves LLC
Legal name: Western Distributing Company
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $880 to $1,310 for a studio, $990 to $1,480 for a one-bedroom, $1,530 to $2,270 for a two-bedroom, $2,270 to $3,380 for a three-bedroom and $3,280 to $4,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 99 road miles (84 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 24 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Wyoming 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 $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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–Thornton corridor.