Houston, TX → Fort Collins, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,087 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,980–$7,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 3,257 carriers on the Houston side and 104 in Fort Collins.
Moving from Houston to Fort Collins is a long-distance move of roughly 1,087 road miles, heading northwest from Texas to Colorado.
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 $4,980 to $7,410 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 27 min.
On the Houston side there are 3,257 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,374 of them authorized for interstate work), and 104 around Fort Collins (46 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 Fort Collins.
Houston has a population of about 2.4 million and Fort Collins about 171,500. The two cities have comparable density (3,599 and 2,969 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,990 | $2,430 | $2,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,990 | $3,650 | $4,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,980 | $6,080 | $7,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,970 | $9,720 | $11,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,960 | $13,370 | $16,310 |
$1,570–$2,210
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,990–$2,930
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,980–$7,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Houston, TX → Fort Collins, 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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Legal name: Peak 14 Moving LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,990 to $2,970 for a studio, $2,990 to $4,450 for a one-bedroom, $4,980 to $7,410 for a two-bedroom, $7,970 to $11,860 for a three-bedroom and $10,960 to $16,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,087 road miles (922 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 27 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas 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 $1,570 to $2,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,930. 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 Houston–Fort Collins corridor.