Fort Collins, CO → Omaha, NE · Long-distance move

Movers from Fort Collins to Omaha

About 558 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,580–$5,330, delivery in 2–5 days, 104 carriers on the Fort Collins side and 318 in Omaha.

558 miroad distance
10 h 19 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,580–$5,3302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Fort Collins, Colorado
To: Omaha, Nebraska
Road distance: ≈ 558 miles (473 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 19 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 104 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination: 318 (200 interstate)

Reverse: Omaha → Fort Collins

Moving from Fort Collins to Omaha is a long-distance move of roughly 558 road miles, heading east from Colorado to Nebraska.

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 $3,580 to $5,330 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 10 h 19 min.

On the Fort Collins side there are 104 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 318 around Omaha (200 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 Omaha.

Fort Collins has a population of about 171,500 and Omaha about 488,797. The two cities have comparable density (2,969 and 3,433 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Nebraska than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Fort Collins to Omaha

Full-service estimate for 558 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,430	$1,750	$2,130
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,150	$2,620	$3,200
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,580	$4,360	$5,330
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,730	$6,980	$8,520
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,870	$9,600	$11,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$870–$1,230

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

Portable container

$1,520–$2,230

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

Full-service mover

$3,580–$5,330

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Fort Collins (origin)

Skybridge Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3327639
MC: 1060138
Based in: Windsor, CO 80550 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 68 trucks, 175 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (970) 567-1924 Route Verify on FMCSA

Loveland Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loveland Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3328432
MC: 1063049
Based in: Fort Collins, CO 80525 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 57 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (719) 313-7945 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roman Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3444574
MC: 1119657
Based in: Loveland, CO 80538 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (970) 699-2573 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyline Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2840634
MC: 1801923
Based in: Loveland, CO 80537 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (970) 593-8950 Route Verify on FMCSA

Workspace Innovations LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1830434
MC: 704755
Based in: Fort Collins, CO 80528 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (970) 568-5210 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Peak 14 Moving LLC

USDOT: 2126287
MC: 740818
Based in: Fort Collins, CO 80524 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (970) 686-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Choice Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2782658
MC: 1795838
Based in: Fort Collins, CO 80525 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (970) 658-7627 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hydra Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 840784
MC: 737136
Based in: Fort Collins, CO 80524 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (970) 493-6101 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 104 movers in Fort Collins

Near Omaha (destination)

Amcon Distributing Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 300388
MC: 76939
Based in: Omaha, NE 68122 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 459 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (402) 331-3727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Accutran

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transportation Specialists LTD

USDOT: 193227
MC: 155796
Based in: Omaha, NE 68138 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 313 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (402) 895-9610 Route Verify on FMCSA

H & M Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 290983
MC: 198858
Based in: Omaha, NE 68107 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 280 trucks, 271 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (402) 431-9410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ford Storage & Moving Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 563314
MC: 254535
Based in: Omaha, NE 68138 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 240 trucks, 193 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (402) 592-5455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Greater Omaha Express LLC

USDOT: 1496724
MC: 562575
Based in: Omaha, NE 68107 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (402) 731-8009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Select Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1098759
MC: 448741
Based in: Omaha, NE 68127 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (402) 935-3700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nebraska Atlantic Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 597730
MC: 288243
Based in: LA Vista, NE 68128 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (402) 332-0200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jibreel Amin Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Peace Messenger Transport INC

USDOT: 2009496
MC: 708519
Based in: Omaha, NE 68134 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (531) 344-6147 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 318 movers in Omaha

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fort Collins to Omaha?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,130 for a studio, $2,150 to $3,200 for a one-bedroom, $3,580 to $5,330 for a two-bedroom, $5,730 to $8,520 for a three-bedroom and $7,870 to $11,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Omaha from Fort Collins?

About 558 road miles (473 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Colorado into Nebraska 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 Fort Collins to Omaha?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,230. 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 Fort Collins–Omaha corridor.