Denver, CO → Laredo, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,059 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,910–$7,310, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,411 carriers on the Denver side and 323 in Laredo.
Laredo sits about 1,059 miles south of Denver, 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 $4,910 to $7,310 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 18 h 58 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 323 around Laredo (207 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 Laredo.
Denver has a population of about 740,613 and Laredo about 269,515. Denver is considerably denser (4,674 people per square mile versus 2,396), 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 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,960 | $2,400 | $2,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,950 | $3,590 | $4,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,910 | $5,990 | $7,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,860 | $9,580 | $11,690 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,810 | $13,180 | $16,080 |
$1,540–$2,170
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,970–$2,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,910–$7,310
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Denver, CO → Laredo, TX. 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: Western Distributing Company
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: G&h Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,920 for a studio, $2,950 to $4,390 for a one-bedroom, $4,910 to $7,310 for a two-bedroom, $7,860 to $11,690 for a three-bedroom and $10,810 to $16,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,059 road miles (898 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 58 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 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,540 to $2,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,890. 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–Laredo corridor.