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Fort Collins, CO → Rochester, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Fort Collins to Rochester

About 809 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,380–$6,510, delivery in 2–5 days, 104 carriers on the Fort Collins side and 116 in Rochester.

  • 809 miroad distance
  • 14 h 39 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,380–$6,5102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 809 miles (686 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 39 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
104 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination
116 (72 interstate)

Reverse: Rochester → Fort Collins

The route from Fort Collins, CO to Rochester, MN covers roughly 809 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,380 to $6,510 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 14 h 39 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 116 around Rochester (72 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 Rochester.

Fort Collins has a population of about 171,500 and Rochester about 124,292. Fort Collins is considerably denser (2,969 people per square mile versus 2,187), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Fort Collins to Rochester

Full-service estimate for 809 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,750 $2,140 $2,600
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,630 $3,200 $3,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,380 $5,340 $6,510
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,000 $8,540 $10,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,630 $11,740 $14,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,130–$1,600

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

Portable container

$1,740–$2,560

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

Full-service mover

$4,380–$6,510

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Fort Collins, CO → Rochester, MN. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 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 Rochester (destination)

Steve Yaggy Specialized Truck Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
291671
MC
272806
Based in
Rochester, MN 55902 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (507) 282-1715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transport Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
587147
MC
283784
Based in
Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (507) 281-9787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1561552
MC
579169
Based in
Kasson, MN 55944 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (507) 634-2047 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piepho Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
286311
MC
133951
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (507) 289-4515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Rochester Mn

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bennett Moving LLC

USDOT
2468021
MC
861017
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (507) 258-5558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kautz Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
717630
MC
330197
Based in
Pine Island, MN 55963 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (507) 356-2425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servicemaster Of Rochester

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC

USDOT
1221281
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (507) 282-5747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Channel One Regional Food Bank

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Channel One INC

USDOT
682434
Based in
Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (507) 287-2350 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 116 movers in Rochester

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,630 to $3,910 for a one-bedroom, $4,380 to $6,510 for a two-bedroom, $7,000 to $10,420 for a three-bedroom and $9,630 to $14,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rochester from Fort Collins?

About 809 road miles (686 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 39 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 Minnesota 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 Rochester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,130 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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–Rochester corridor.