Colorado Springs, CO → Meridian, ID · Long-distance move

Movers from Colorado Springs to Meridian

About 811 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,320–$6,430, delivery in 2–5 days, 247 carriers on the Colorado Springs side and 176 in Meridian.

811 miroad distance
14 h 41 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,320–$6,4302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
To: Meridian, Idaho
Road distance: ≈ 811 miles (687 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 41 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 247 (70 interstate)
Movers at destination: 176 (130 interstate)

Reverse: Meridian → Colorado Springs

Moving from Colorado Springs to Meridian is a long-distance move of roughly 811 road miles, heading northwest from Colorado to Idaho.

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 $4,320 to $6,430 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 14 h 41 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 176 around Meridian (130 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 Meridian.

Colorado Springs has a population of about 494,743 and Meridian about 142,988. Meridian is the denser city (3,351 people per square mile versus 2,451 in Colorado Springs), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Idaho than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Colorado Springs to Meridian

Full-service estimate for 811 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,730	$2,110	$2,570
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,590	$3,160	$3,860
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,320	$5,270	$6,430
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,910	$8,430	$10,280
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,500	$11,590	$14,140

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,130–$1,600

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

Portable container

$1,740–$2,560

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

Full-service mover

$4,320–$6,430

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

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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

Call (719) 499-9239 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (541) 887-9924 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (719) 473-8251 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tmt Springs INC

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

Call (719) 576-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (719) 527-0616 Route Verify on FMCSA

Knob Hill Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kh Towing Operations LLC

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

Call (719) 634-9941 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (719) 284-2281 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (719) 594-0033 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 247 movers in Colorado Springs

Near Meridian (destination)

J R Simplot Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 62813
MC: 167150
Based in: Boise, ID 83702 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 169 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 213-9737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scandinavian Designs

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dania Incorporated

USDOT: 2671154
MC: 1115357
Based in: Boise, ID 83706 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 59 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (208) 314-4724 Route Verify on FMCSA

Capital Distributing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 762129
MC: 455079
Based in: Caldwell, ID 83605 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (208) 888-5112 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1189943
MC: 475067
Based in: Meridian, ID 83642 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (208) 870-3691 Route Verify on FMCSA

R S T INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 52969
MC: 174300
Based in: Caldwell, ID 83605 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (208) 459-0271 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triple C Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2349517
MC: 804211
Based in: Caldwell, ID 83605 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (208) 901-2605 Route Verify on FMCSA

Muza-Pro LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3087546
MC: 81853
Based in: Meridian, ID 83646 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (208) 968-4042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peasley Transfer & Storage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 62670
MC: 3249
Based in: Boise, ID 83706 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (208) 375-0961 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 176 movers in Meridian

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Meridian if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,730 to $2,570 for a studio, $2,590 to $3,860 for a one-bedroom, $4,320 to $6,430 for a two-bedroom, $6,910 to $10,280 for a three-bedroom and $9,500 to $14,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Meridian from Colorado Springs?

About 811 road miles (687 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 41 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 Idaho 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 Meridian?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,130 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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–Meridian corridor.