Thornton, CO

Evansville, IN → Thornton, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Evansville to Thornton

About 1,113 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,950–$7,370, delivery in 3–7 days, 120 carriers on the Evansville side and 718 in Thornton.

  • 1,113 miroad distance
  • 19 h 53 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,950–$7,3702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,113 miles (943 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 53 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (81 interstate)
Movers at destination
718 (266 interstate)

Reverse: Thornton → Evansville

Thornton sits about 1,113 miles west of Evansville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Indiana 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 $4,950 to $7,370 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 19 h 53 min.

On the Evansville side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (81 of them authorized for interstate work), and 718 around Thornton (266 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 Thornton.

Evansville has a population of about 116,176 and Thornton about 147,766. Thornton is the denser city (3,952 people per square mile versus 2,475 in Evansville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Evansville to Thornton

Full-service estimate for 1,113 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,980 $2,420 $2,950
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,970 $3,620 $4,420
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,950 $6,040 $7,370
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,920 $9,660 $11,790
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,890 $13,290 $16,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,590–$2,250

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

Portable container

$2,010–$2,960

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

Full-service mover

$4,950–$7,370

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Evansville (origin)

Atlas Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125550
MC
130921
Based in
Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,731 trucks, 2,351 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Walt'S Drive-A-Way Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
70728
MC
126717
Based in
Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Berry Freightlines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
146102
MC
163079
Based in
Evansville, IN 47710 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Meisler Trailer Rentals LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1417829
MC
536521
Based in
Evansville, IN 47715 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

O'Bryan Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273707
MC
252370
Based in
Newburgh, IN 47630 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Mike'S Macer Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2641533
MC
920652
Based in
Evansville, IN 47713 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3675581
MC
1276291
Based in
Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Kinder Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
213081
MC
160782
Based in
Evansville, IN 47720 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

All 120 movers in Evansville

Near Thornton (destination)

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
202381
MC
157626
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
296 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
145556
MC
142969
Based in
Denver, CO 80229 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pfc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4302538
MC
1675847
Based in
Denver, CO 80238 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Denver Intermodal Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
466144
MC
273706
Based in
Denver, CO 80239 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3190181
MC
135191
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
60 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Dracarys Fleet LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3300844
MC
1047129
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Bear Logistics Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3483705
MC
1144340
Based in
Denver, CO 80238 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
52 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Apex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
652182
MC
305711
Based in
Henderson, CO 80640 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

All 718 movers in Thornton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Evansville to Thornton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,950 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,420 for a one-bedroom, $4,950 to $7,370 for a two-bedroom, $7,920 to $11,790 for a three-bedroom and $10,890 to $16,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Thornton from Evansville?

About 1,113 road miles (943 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Indiana 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Evansville to Thornton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,590 to $2,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,010 to $2,960. 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 Evansville–Thornton corridor.