Austin, TX

Colorado Springs, CO → Austin, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Colorado Springs to Austin

About 842 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,360–$6,480, delivery in 2–5 days, 247 carriers on the Colorado Springs side and 868 in Austin.

  • 842 miroad distance
  • 15 h 13 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,360–$6,4802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 842 miles (713 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 13 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
247 (70 interstate)
Movers at destination
868 (241 interstate)

Reverse: Austin → Colorado Springs

Austin sits about 842 miles southeast of Colorado Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,360 to $6,480 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 15 h 13 min.

On the Colorado Springs side there are 247 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (70 of them authorized for interstate work), and 868 around Austin (241 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 Austin.

Colorado Springs has a population of about 494,743 and Austin about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,451 and 3,007 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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.

Cost of moving from Colorado Springs to Austin

Full-service estimate for 842 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,740 $2,130 $2,590
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,610 $3,190 $3,890
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,360 $5,310 $6,480
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,970 $8,500 $10,370
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,590 $11,690 $14,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,170–$1,640

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,770–$2,610

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,360–$6,480

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Colorado Springs (origin)

Goodwill Of Colorado

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
733591
MC
554386
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
134 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
44799
MC
136490
Based in
Colorado Sprgs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
87 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Taylor Farms Colorado INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
332102
MC
221626
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
997991
MC
432223
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Arrow Moving & Storage Of Colorado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1247388
MC
476768
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Knob Hill Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3138185
MC
97409
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3590162
MC
1215756
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Colorado Air Cargo INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
66588
MC
129188
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 247 movers in Colorado Springs

Near Austin (destination)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3538096
MC
1361596
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2608633
MC
917444
Based in
Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2190438
MC
1544165
Based in
Austin, TX 78753 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Aifleet

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3443025
MC
1118730
Based in
Austin, TX 78701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3903424
MC
1438723
Based in
Austin, TX 78729 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1748594
MC
640166
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Azuma

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4074353
MC
1548580
Based in
Austin, TX 78705 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Cadogan Tate Texas Cadogan Tate Austin Cadogan Tate Dallas

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1598596
MC
591409
Based in
Austin, TX 78744 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 868 movers in Austin

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Colorado Springs to Austin?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,740 to $2,590 for a studio, $2,610 to $3,890 for a one-bedroom, $4,360 to $6,480 for a two-bedroom, $6,970 to $10,370 for a three-bedroom and $9,590 to $14,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Austin from Colorado Springs?

About 842 road miles (713 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Colorado Springs to Austin?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,170 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,610. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Colorado Springs–Austin corridor.