Denver, CO → Hot Springs, AR · Long-distance move
About 880 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,280–$6,370, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,411 carriers on the Denver side and 27 in Hot Springs.
The route from Denver, CO to Hot Springs, AR covers roughly 880 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,280 to $6,370 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 52 min.
On the Denver side there are 1,411 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (531 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Hot Springs (14 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 Hot Springs.
Denver has a population of about 740,613 and Hot Springs about 38,000. Denver is considerably denser (4,674 people per square mile versus 1,010), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Arkansas than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,710 | $2,090 | $2,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,570 | $3,130 | $3,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,280 | $5,220 | $6,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,850 | $8,350 | $10,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,420 | $11,490 | $14,020 |
$1,200–$1,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,810–$2,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,280–$6,370
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.
Legal name: Western Distributing Company
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: Village Delivery And Moving INC
Legal name: Kingdom Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Zion Delivery Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,710 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,570 to $3,820 for a one-bedroom, $4,280 to $6,370 for a two-bedroom, $6,850 to $10,190 for a three-bedroom and $9,420 to $14,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 880 road miles (746 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 52 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado into Arkansas 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 $1,200 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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 Denver–Hot Springs corridor.