Des Moines, IA → Colorado Springs, CO · Long-distance move
About 728 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,970–$5,900, delivery in 2–5 days, 191 carriers on the Des Moines side and 247 in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs sits about 728 miles west of Des Moines, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to Colorado 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 $3,970 to $5,900 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 13 h 15 min.
On the Des Moines side there are 191 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (116 of them authorized for interstate work), and 247 around Colorado Springs (70 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 Colorado Springs.
Des Moines has a population of about 212,086 and Colorado Springs about 494,743. The two cities have comparable density (2,428 and 2,451 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,380 | $2,900 | $3,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,970 | $4,840 | $5,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,350 | $7,740 | $9,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,730 | $10,650 | $12,990 |
$1,050–$1,480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,670–$2,460
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,970–$5,900
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: Standard Forwarding LLC
Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC
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Legal name: Arona Corporation
Legal name: Tmt Springs INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,360 for a studio, $2,380 to $3,540 for a one-bedroom, $3,970 to $5,900 for a two-bedroom, $6,350 to $9,450 for a three-bedroom and $8,730 to $12,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 728 road miles (617 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 15 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 Iowa 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 $1,050 to $1,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,460. 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 Des Moines–Colorado Springs corridor.