Irving, TX → Fort Collins, CO · Long-distance move
About 820 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,300–$6,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 2,220 carriers on the Irving side and 104 in Fort Collins.
The route from Irving, TX to Fort Collins, CO covers roughly 820 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,300 to $6,400 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 50 min.
On the Irving side there are 2,220 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (881 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.
Irving has a population of about 257,076 and Fort Collins about 171,500. The two cities have comparable density (3,831 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 | $1,720 | $2,100 | $2,560 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,580 | $3,150 | $3,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,300 | $5,250 | $6,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,880 | $8,390 | $10,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,460 | $11,540 | $14,080 |
$1,140–$1,610
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,750–$2,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,300–$6,400
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irving, 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,560 for a studio, $2,580 to $3,840 for a one-bedroom, $4,300 to $6,400 for a two-bedroom, $6,880 to $10,240 for a three-bedroom and $9,460 to $14,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 820 road miles (695 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 50 min.
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.
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 $1,140 to $1,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,580. 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 Irving–Fort Collins corridor.