Fairfax, VA → Durango, CO · Cross-country move
About 1,958 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,010–$10,440, delivery in 5–10 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 21 in Durango.
The route from Fairfax, VA to Durango, CO covers roughly 1,958 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,010 to $10,440 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 34 hours (4 driving days).
On the Fairfax side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (383 of them authorized for interstate work), and 21 around Durango (10 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 Durango.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Durango about 20,000. Fairfax is considerably denser (3,869 people per square mile versus 1,293), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,810 | $3,420 | $4,170 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,210 | $5,130 | $6,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,010 | $8,550 | $10,440 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,220 | $13,690 | $16,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,430 | $18,820 | $22,960 |
$2,760–$3,900
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,770–$4,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,010–$10,440
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfax, VA → Durango, CO. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,810 to $4,170 for a studio, $4,210 to $6,260 for a one-bedroom, $7,010 to $10,440 for a two-bedroom, $11,220 to $16,700 for a three-bedroom and $15,430 to $22,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,958 road miles (1,659 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Virginia 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 $2,760 to $3,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,770 to $4,070. 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 Fairfax–Durango corridor.