Kennewick, WA → Arvada, CO · Long-distance move
About 982 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,100–$7,590, delivery in 2–5 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 521 in Arvada.
The route from Kennewick, WA to Arvada, CO covers roughly 982 miles by road, a southeast-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 $5,100 to $7,590 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 17 h 38 min.
On the Kennewick side there are 137 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 521 around Arvada (164 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 Arvada.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Arvada about 122,901. The two cities have comparable density (2,944 and 3,198 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,040 | $2,490 | $3,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,060 | $3,740 | $4,560 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,100 | $6,230 | $7,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,170 | $9,960 | $12,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,230 | $13,700 | $16,710 |
$1,460–$2,060
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,900–$2,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,100–$7,590
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kennewick, WA → Arvada, 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.
Legal name: Tri-City United INC
Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC
Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Legal name: University Of Colorado
Legal name: Western Distributing Company
Legal name: Tmaat Denver Metro LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,040 to $3,040 for a studio, $3,060 to $4,560 for a one-bedroom, $5,100 to $7,590 for a two-bedroom, $8,170 to $12,150 for a three-bedroom and $11,230 to $16,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 982 road miles (832 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 38 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 Washington 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 $1,460 to $2,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,790. 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 Kennewick–Arvada corridor.